I do not know who this man is but I have used his face more than once when writing about compassion. There is something in his eyes that reach out telling his story pain, grief rejection it is all there!
I used his face last at Christmas while I was talking about Crisis at Christmas . Crisis is the National Charity for single hopeless people. They are dedicated to helping people and giving them a chane to change their life’s for the better, to give them hope.
The Charity works all year round of course but they also do Crisis at Christmas. Volunteers spend a fortnight cooking, providing a warm place to stay for those lost and lonely people. They give them new clothes, a hair cut and also help them to change their lives if they want to. They help with finding somewhere to live or a job interview .
They show real compassion they help and they are unpaid and they really make a difference.
willowdot21 
Dec 22, 2015 @ 22:35:27
What a wonderful charity!
Dec 22, 2015 @ 23:04:01
It is a very worthy charity!
Dec 22, 2015 @ 23:13:22
yes it sounds like it is!
Dec 22, 2015 @ 23:19:15
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Dec 22, 2015 @ 23:09:11
Willow, most compassionate friend….
I know those eyes; I was him once, not so long ago, in the scheme of things….
You see resignation, fatigue, despair, and, at the same time, a tiny spark of hope, that someone, anyone, will look at you, and, SEE! That part is in the almost-a-smile, in the shape of the mouth, ready to respond should ANYONE meet his eyes with kindness….
I think, milady, you’ll like tomorrow’s post; the ranting section speaks to this issue, peripherally…. Here’s a teaser….
“My only religion is kindness.” – the XIVth Dalai Lama
This Christmas, to anyone reading this, if you have a home, and food, the best, most Christ-like thing you could do is to forgo over-buying of gifts to people you know; instead, take a walk downtown, every day from now until the New Year, with some food, or a bit of cash, and give it to the first few people you meet who obviously need it….
You’ll know them, now, because they’ll have the same eyes as the man above….
Maybe, just maybe, you will learn what it is to be a real Christian, according to the teachings, which are, religion aside, merely a book instructions, of how to show compassion for our fellow humans…
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gigoid, the dubious
Dec 22, 2015 @ 23:21:30
You are so right Ned, we have before now given to this and other charities instead of buying each other presents it is a good feeling and yes buy a coffee, some food or just speak to a lost soul as you know it will make you feel better. I am sorry that you have been so low but delighted that that you have escaped and are now better placed.
Dec 22, 2015 @ 23:52:00
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Me, too!…. But, I never forget….
g
Dec 23, 2015 @ 01:15:08
I will check them out and possibly donate.
Dec 23, 2015 @ 07:25:51
Thank you Cindy and if they do no exist outside the UK an equivalent one would do. ❤
Dec 23, 2015 @ 04:13:46
I actually see acceptance, love, hope and peace in the eyes of the man whose image you’ve shared. Perhaps a bit of tiredness as well but the other feelings seem to be more there. Perhaps it is just me. Would love to know where the image came from, that could provide a clearer set of data. Enjoy the Xmas break.
Dec 23, 2015 @ 07:29:36
You too Geetha. That is the point of the man’s face he can say all things in his expression. xxxx
Dec 23, 2015 @ 07:36:23
Yes, a face that has lived a lot can always say a lot of things. xoxo. Enjoy fully the holiday season 🙂
Dec 23, 2015 @ 07:44:15
Yes my friend, and a Happy Christmas to you too xx
Dec 23, 2015 @ 08:12:56
Thank you 🙂
Dec 23, 2015 @ 08:59:29
Sweet touching post Willow and a telling picture.
Dec 23, 2015 @ 10:28:09
Yes he has been haunting me for years now. 🙂
Dec 24, 2015 @ 13:15:53
Charity is what Christmas is all about…thank you for sharing
Dec 24, 2015 @ 17:18:56
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