I met a guy Paul who seemed really nice. He has been homeless for 10 years. He wants to work but can't find work due to having to carry his life with him every where he goes. He has a backpack, duffel bag, and a small carry-on suitcase. I can't imagine trying to go on an interview with those things. He said that if he could only find a storage facility that is 24hrs, cost about $30 a month, and of course down town, he could find work and get off the streets. I have met several cases just like this during this homeless adventure. People trying to get work but have entirely to much to carry around to take to job interview, let alone a job itself.
With a little imagination (and a willingness to part with material things) it's possible to overcome that dynamic. What we're really dealing with is the fear of change and reluctance to abandon security. To rejoin society, one must be willing to accept fatal failure.
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