SERVING at a soup kitchen – Nanak Soup Kitchen, an initiative by Sikhs – in the heart of Kuala Lumpur has been one of the most enriching and humbling ...
at a soup kitchen – Nanak Soup Kitchen, an initiative by Sikhs – in the heart of Kuala Lumpur has been one of the most enriching and humbling experiences of my life.
For them, nothing is certain – not even their next meal. It dawned on me how blessed I am to enjoy warm meals daily and sleep under a comfortable roof. Most of us take these basic necessities for granted, but for the homeless, these are life’s luxuries. One memorable encounter was with a middle-aged homeless Indian lady at Jalan Melayu . She spoke fluent English, was articulate and could easily be employed as a maid, a babysitter or in a restaurant helping with foreign tourists. Yet, despite her skills, she remains homeless. Why? This left me wondering – what unseen barriers are keeping her and many like her from gainful employment and stability?
Some struggle with addiction or appear disengaged, but we need to ask ourselves - what drove them there? Is it fair to judge someone who spends their days just trying to survive the harshness of life on the streets?
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