Summary: Drop by Drop Podcast: Homeless but Hopeful Busyness tends to suck people out of the present moment...I know it happens to me from time to time. We get caught up in our own lives and start worrying about insignificant matters. Sometimes we just need to take a step back and look around. This podcast episode is about being present, and extending your gratitude to someone in need - particularly a homeless person. It's understandable that obligations tend to take over, but it's pulling us away from one of the most meaningful parts of our lives - Human Connection. Soon I will be a college graduate. I'm at the age where I don't have as many friends as I used to because a lot of people my age are starting families and new careers. Relationships need to be nurtured, and it gets difficult when you have a little time and a lot of priorities. Having a relationship with my community has really enriched my life because it gives me a nice dose of human connection that I need and I get to help people along the way. In this episode of Drop by Drop Podcast, we interviewed photojournalist Kim Palaferri. It's her job to connect you to the outside world through stories and photos in the newspaper. She goes out everyday to meet new people and shares their stories with the world. Since you might not always have time for real human connection, she tries to report meaningful news about real people in the community. One story she did, called "Homeless but Hopeful", she was documenting a-day-in-the-life of a homeless man. She followed a homeless man, named Mark, for a whole day and took pictures of his daily life. She visited a shelter called The Gathering Inn, where she sat down and enjoyed a meal with the residents. Working with editor Philip Wood, the story was published in The Press-Tribune of Roseville, CA. She was surprised at how much this project affected her. It changed her perspective on people and inspired her to really get involved in helping out. After she finished the project, she and her family went and handed out sweatshirts to homeless people in the park on a cold evening. Still feeling like there was more to do, they made a bunch of Gratitude Bags and started handing them out to homeless people they saw while driving around. Listen to Kim's story, learn how to make your own gratitude bags, and take a moment to BE PRESENT . I urge you to connect with the world around you, get involved, and get close to your community. It's amazing how much the simple act of "being present" will enrich your life. dreamhost reviews
