Our inspiring definition of art is “doing something that might not work in service of others.”
This doesn’t just apply to “artists” or making “art”, but to anyone who feels a calling inside and wants to help.
A little while back my wife sent me this beautiful post about friendship:
When people are going through a particularly difficult time, they often (a) don’t reach out for help and/or (b) are so overwhelmed, they can’t think specifically about what they might need. They need everything. And you can help them by doing the thinking for them. Even if, and this is key, what you think they might need “might not work.” That’s the “art” of your generosity.
These fires are a chance to reach out to anyone we know who has lost their home. Inspired by the above IG post, we might right each to them with a short text and put together a numbered list of specific ways we can help. Including providing the option to decline our offer and just pray for them. As what they might need most right now, is just time and space to process coupled with the knowledge you are there for them.
P.S. – If you’re wanting to help those affected by the fires, this LA Times article provides an updated list of resources and things you can do. Stay safe out there everyone. Take good care of yourselves and each other. We will get through it.
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