My frustration

Eventually, because things got out of control, we had to close earlier then expected. I felt very frustrated, because of the feeling that I couldn't give them as much in return as I wanted. Of course, the children had a wonderfull afternoon, but what about the elder people who didn't have the chance to react or to pass by? How would they feel about the intervention? I still agree with the idea of listening IS sharing, but to get people really into this thing, they probably should know you a little bit better. Knowing that you are there without any other interest then getting to know the people to understand their lifes and situation, to understand their complexity without any financial benefit. And of course, anything about my life is free to ask as well, but since there was a lack of trust and probably interest, almost nobody wanted to know. In a mutual relationship, this would be inevidable. To get to know somebody takes time, something that was lacking. More time in our area, Transit Camp, could perhaps improve the relationships and credibility, and with that the sincere participation. More preparation time and execution time for our intervention itself is also essential in order to give everybody the opportunity to express theirselves within a well organized frame. For example with the help of some parents, the children would not hit each other with cardboards and would understand the whole purpose of those boards. Now it felt like amateurism, something I think will not contribute to a more open positive attitude towards ' guru'.