We counsel our clients to help newcomers when they first get to the program.
And a common response is "I just got here a few days ago myself. I'm not even working yet. I don't have anything to give anyone."
But that's not true. They have much to give.
Because when new clients arrive they're often afraid because it's a new place. They're don't know where anything is. They don't know where the kitchen is. They don't know local bus schedules. They don't know where meetings are or when they start. They don't know about our job search program.
So the person who's been here a few days has a lot to offer. Even though it's something as intangible as directions.
The idea that we spend our time helping another addict find their way around the program is valuable. Because when we do that we're giving of our most important asset - our time.
And when we spend our time with another - whether it's giving directions - or simply listening - we're sharing the very essence of God's gift to us -our moments on this earth.
