I had no money for the homeless man?

Question

I was with my parents and it was pouring rain outside. We passed a homeless man that very politely asked us if we had any spare change. I didn't have any but my parents did and walked right by him like he wasn't there, when I asked them for money they told me no. And said he probably goes home to a huge house. I don't believe he does. Why would he stand in the rain for a couple bucks in change if he lived in a huge house.

Even if the money he wants is for drugs, I'd rather contribute a measly $2 to his drug fund and maybe tell myself I did a good thing, than walk by leaving him there. And all my parents' spare change just gets chucked around and left in the couch cushions anyways.

I feel really really bad, this ever happened to you? How can I get over my guilt?

Answer 1

FEELING GOOD about what you did without thinking about the consequences is no better than masturbation.  Sure, doing nice things bring good feelings... On the other hand, doing RIGHT things will sometimes bring "bad FEELINGS" to another .  On incident I had was teaching my cousins how to have good work ethics.  He was a hectic (nearly 24/7 gaming) gamer, and if I were to be nice about it, he still would have been one.  Next time, don't give them change.  Do what I do.  When packing a sandwich, make another.  Give them food.  I often go to a fast food chain and give my fries, or the "Weekly Special" and give the homeless the other burger.  Should they be hungry to the point of starvation, they would not mind the carbs and calories.

However, sometimes you do come across strange homeless who would not take coffee unless it has 2 sugar and 3 cups of creme.

Answer 2

Don't ever feel bad about anything in life. You have such a good heart. Be careful though because a person who you take money could rob you. So just be very careful. I have went through different stages in my life & you might too. I have went though different levels of my own prosperity so that has made me look at things differently. You are not a bank so it is best to not feel you should give anyone money. They can get there own money. This is just a different way of seeing them as being able to manifest prosperity the same way anyone else can. You don't need to be depended upon. We each have the ability to manifest even though these people are using a limited way, maybe. Your parents could be right about them making alot of money...You might want to go into some kind of career where you can work to help others or where you make alot of money so you always know you have your own money to share.

Answer 3

Next time, carry some change with you. How long do you intend to rely on your parents?

Answer 4

Yes it may be true that he might be going for drug money and i still give change to homeless but alot of hte ones on the streets are lazy (dont take it wrong) but their are plenty of options for homeless food shelters and other things i have worked their and talked with real homeless people and one of hte men i worked with told me that he will never beg for money he looks for jobs and yes he is getting back on his feet i see him every week at the food shelter and he is saving up alot of mone yand is almost ready to get an aprtment and he has a steddy job he has got his life back to normal now their is people who honstly cant find anything and are forced to live on the streets and you cant realy tell the difference from the drug users from the real thing so yes always give change and hope they are trying to do somthing good

And to get over your guilt then just give time to food shelters aka soup kitchens or do somthing to help those less fortune  

Answer 5

Most homeless do not beg.  There's a lot of cash in a guilt trip. Those that are begging know this. That's why your parents kept walking and told you not to look. Choose your causes!

If you want to help, give to a charity or a shelter. Give to a Women/children's shelter where your money will do good right away. Better yet, volunteer anywhere and see where your money would go. I can pretty much assure you that the "drug fund" isn't going to make you feel better about yourself.