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[Orlando] Inspired by Master's appeal -- warm up the winter globally -- fellow practitioners from the Orlando Center contacted a Battered Women's Shelter and offer our time and some delicious vegetarian food.

Everyone met at a nearby public park. We arrived at the park before the appointed time, cheerfully set up picnic tables, spread out the tremendous quantity and variety of vegetarian food, and waited for the guests. Shortly thereafter, the guests, women and children, arrived. After greeting them with warmth and compassion and introducing ourselves, we ate together, talked, laughed, watched the children play, and felt blessed to have this opportunity to share God's love and learn and grow within ourselves.

Some courageously shared their personal stories, heartaches, fears and hopes for the future. We listened attentively and silently prayed for Master to guide and bless us as we independently traverse this sometimes rocky road on the journey called life. We spoke at length to the women about developing their own inner strength and wisdom and not having to depend on anyone else for what they think they're searching for.

As the afternoon flowed into evening, our feast came to an end. We thanked our guests for taking the time to come and join us in the park, and they in turn thanked us for the delicious food and for putting a little joy into everyone's life.

Thanks to God, a warm and wonderful time was had by all. Having extended ourselves, we had the opportunity to share our love and God's blessings and increase our compassion and unconditional love towards our sisters and fellow human beings in need.

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