Once you’re inside, don’t forget to look out the window. Or even better, to look back at the doorway.

Who’s still trying to cross the threshold?

Who’s left in the cold? Who still hungers? Who still thirsts?

How can you help?

Whether it’s these actual physical needs, or it’s knowledge, creativity, community, or something else — once we find ourselves on the inside, let’s not forget that there’s enough to serve those who are still on the outside.

In a similar way, before we build structures to hold our surpluses, our job (as good humans) is to help those with empty hands.

This works as a metaphor, but it’s literal too.