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  • Опубліковано 25 лис 2024

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  • @kelleyh8906
    @kelleyh8906 5 років тому +46

    I am so happy I watched this video. This man is truly inspirational. I loved when he quoted Mark Twain “The 2 most important days of your life are the day you were born and the day you know why”

  • @c.golden8280
    @c.golden8280 2 роки тому +19

    Maurice has since left his body. He was, and still is, a beautiful soul. I had the pleasure of meeting him and watching him at work. I hope they make a movie about him.

  • @ClutchingPearlz
    @ClutchingPearlz 8 років тому +40

    This is powerful. This is the type of TED talks I want to see more of.

  • @jamespsyfer
    @jamespsyfer 5 років тому +16

    Maurice seems like a latter day Demosthenes at one level.. he's kinda moved beyond the material anchors that surely most people need. Maurice you do seem to be unfolding a kinda Christ conscious- ness. You are a true king..a Philosopher King. It's hard not to be humbled by your courage and authenticity. 😀

  • @michaelbell4534
    @michaelbell4534 7 років тому +22

    That was so inspirational. At first, I thought of all that he had given up. But then I thought of all he has gained. You are s miraculous individual and you definitely moved me. Thank you.

  • @kendrablanchard6289
    @kendrablanchard6289 8 років тому +42

    I know him personally. He is a great man and you can not always look at the cover of the book on the outside you have to also look at the inside. I personally know what it is like to be homeless. i am homeless right now. I am married for the 2nd time and I sleep in a tent with my husband and my companion dog.

  • @carymatthews3199
    @carymatthews3199 9 років тому +13

    we all need to find who we truly are he has lost anything of value but has found the greatest treasures in the world

  • @bryanpratt5850
    @bryanpratt5850 4 роки тому +8

    Amazing. God bless him and all of us.

  • @usgalsen
    @usgalsen 4 роки тому +8

    I watched a documentary (Under the Bridge) about Homelessness in Indianapolis and had to research Mr. Maurice Young who was featured in that same documentary. The man is very sharp & clearly is a natural leader with so much to give to his community as a whole (not just the homeless). Go watch that documentary if you haven't yet.

  • @mistydhayes
    @mistydhayes Рік тому +1

    Thank you for saying yes to all God lead you to do. I'm certain you received "Well done" and you made our Heavenly Father proud. 💕

  • @01artist
    @01artist 6 років тому +10

    This is just a WOW moment

  • @gilligan910
    @gilligan910 2 роки тому +1

    "Whatever pushes through the ground, that will be my new life" thats the quote. source love frfr

  • @chrisbradford1530
    @chrisbradford1530 5 років тому +4

    I he slept across the street from my spot on the streets this winter..Very quiet and stealthy individual..The "exception" to the way most ppl view us homeless folk

  • @peits8480
    @peits8480 Рік тому

    This man is absolutely, profoundly amazing

  • @brianwinters5983
    @brianwinters5983 2 роки тому +3

    Sad to say my God brother Maurice Young has passed on. Truly missed.

  • @milkteareality9703
    @milkteareality9703 6 років тому +13

    He came to my school yesterday…

  • @Bettinasisrg
    @Bettinasisrg 4 роки тому +8

    Imagine if more people did this, there would be no more destruction, and a lot of rejuvenation.

  • @haman7227
    @haman7227 3 роки тому +1

    “I do what I do because this is who I am”

  • @embryorganic
    @embryorganic 2 роки тому +1

    My Grade School Friend RIP

  • @MarkMagill
    @MarkMagill 7 років тому +5

    What An Amazing Free Spirit! God Bless!

    • @lindaclark798
      @lindaclark798 6 років тому +1

      He is such a compassionate man

  • @teresaoneill7954
    @teresaoneill7954 2 роки тому +1

    Much respect. RIP Maurice

    • @tamatha77
      @tamatha77 2 роки тому

      I didnt know he passed 😥

  • @susanwillis1143
    @susanwillis1143 2 роки тому +1

    Love this guy…what an inspirational!

  • @fishersjhchoir496
    @fishersjhchoir496 2 роки тому

    Rest In Peace, Maurice Young.

  • @deepounds3506
    @deepounds3506 4 роки тому +2

    A true saint!

  • @wildandbarefoot
    @wildandbarefoot 2 роки тому

    I'm in England
    This man was REDEEMED. And he did that for others.

  • @Mana-gl6yl
    @Mana-gl6yl 6 років тому +8

    This guy would be an awesome youth worker.

  • @rching5039
    @rching5039 7 років тому +10

    you are a good man

  • @wbrown3907
    @wbrown3907 2 роки тому +7

    Only person I've ever known of to do what Jesus said to do.

  • @johnwest194
    @johnwest194 2 роки тому +1

    sorry for the bad news Maurice died on Jan 31 - may he rest in peace and continue his work in heaven

  • @tarot-karma-online
    @tarot-karma-online 2 роки тому

    Spiritually spoken, the young man was a messenger who enlightened u in a way. I wonder what u r doing today? Did u return to normal life? Could u give an update?

  • @christineboone2850
    @christineboone2850 4 роки тому +1

    Beautiful man!

  • @popcorn6931
    @popcorn6931 6 років тому +3

    Amazing!

  • @Charity1277
    @Charity1277 3 роки тому +1

    More people should be helpers.

  • @clintonhodges9564
    @clintonhodges9564 3 роки тому +2

    This is Marty Young my best friend from the 4th grade up until Highschool at Northwest we used to be really tight I had no idea he had lived this was by choice we both were so bougie in grade school and high school I mean I had every color argyle shirt there was

  • @bradwelljackson6385
    @bradwelljackson6385 5 років тому +1

    Awesome man! Incredible.

  • @michellecelesteNW
    @michellecelesteNW 6 років тому +2

    His quote from Mark Twain was so beautiful and simple, but really resonates - brilliant!

  • @GAዘD
    @GAዘD 3 роки тому

    This is beautiful

  • @meeshafletcher
    @meeshafletcher 4 роки тому

    I'm here in Indianapolis. I agree.

  • @toriemerson1662
    @toriemerson1662 6 років тому

    Very great man to share his story thank you Maurice much love and blessings your way !

  • @chrismurray1633
    @chrismurray1633 6 місяців тому

    I actually was across the street on same sidewalk in Indy...Virginia Ave downtown Indy

  • @lindaclark798
    @lindaclark798 6 років тому +4

    He's is an intelligent man

    • @kirbymoffatt2251
      @kirbymoffatt2251 6 років тому

      Linda Clark yet he chooses to be a street bumb yeah a real Einstein

    • @darylfoster7886
      @darylfoster7886 6 років тому

      Linda Clark .
      You mean articulate right ?

  • @kellykirkpatrick452
    @kellykirkpatrick452 6 років тому +1

    If there is a Heaven They will be rolling out the red carpet for him when he comes a calling. What a sweet man

    • @kirbymoffatt2251
      @kirbymoffatt2251 6 років тому

      Kelly Kirkpatrick God says if you don't work you don't eat.

    • @mikeaskme3530
      @mikeaskme3530 6 років тому

      @@kirbymoffatt2251 when did god say that?

    • @kirbymoffatt2251
      @kirbymoffatt2251 6 років тому

      When he told Adam get out of the garden you must work for your food now
      Quit making excuses for laziness.

  • @peits8480
    @peits8480 Рік тому

    😢maurice

  • @jangofet555
    @jangofet555 3 роки тому +1

    what people can do is learn about an actual cost efficient solution then
    donate what they can from each paycheck to that solution. first we will
    need to demand from governments different building codes for much
    cheaper housing even such things as geodesic tents (glamping domes which
    can be purchased for $600 in amazon and made for probably much less)
    and abundance of de-privatized and de-comidified 300 sqft lots of land
    that cant be taken from them. there's enough land and all the homeless
    likely get welfare which can be deducted from to finance these living
    necessities.
    lets vote and demand governments learn how to make money in every field
    of service and product, people will fund the government in the form of
    buying services and products when we vote on how they will serve us and
    write laws, thus an all inclusive collective and community cycle.
    the solution for homeless as well as affordable housing in is reforming
    the building codes to allow tiny houses and lesser known and cheaper
    building techniques (aircrete homes, 3d printed earth homes) as well as
    allowing people to permanently camp on private property with the
    permission of the owner.
    allocate like 500 sqft land, to every individual including children.
    families would share their yard and kitchen.
    enforce progress to be shared, technology, hardware and software to be
    transparent and available to the government.
    design people the freedom to choose any qualified job available and not
    need ones they dont want.
    if civilization wasn't built with slaves then lets trust people will
    choose to do the jobs we want and need still.
    design thriving and abundance with the absence of doubt, disbelief, and
    fear in your mind and with trust, belief and unconditional love in your
    heart.

  • @albertgates7441
    @albertgates7441 5 років тому +1

    You are a very kind gentleman my brother the most high is using you for a very special purpose keep up the good work my brother now you see your calling the mosthigh is using you as a prophet to do his will take care my brother and stay safe allpraises to the most high and to the messiah I will continue to pray for you you have enlighten me😁🤗😅

  • @chason2108
    @chason2108 4 роки тому +2

    today is my second day homeless. been staying in hotels but my money has run low & tomorrow night will probably be my first night on the street. I hope nobody fuks w m

  • @pennymink5706
    @pennymink5706 Рік тому

    I known him from stake in snake Indianapolis

  • @warriorfortruth2838
    @warriorfortruth2838 6 років тому +1

    earth angel beautiful soul

    • @kirbymoffatt2251
      @kirbymoffatt2251 6 років тому

      NATURAL CANCER HEALING fuckin bumb living off others

    • @dianneweiner9273
      @dianneweiner9273 6 років тому +1

      He will surely be in Heaven !!!

    • @wordswitha7
      @wordswitha7 4 роки тому

      @@kirbymoffatt2251 is he affecting you

  • @kyleb1984
    @kyleb1984 2 роки тому +1

    He's dead now. He died at that wheelers Ministry place so go figure

  • @Surayya444
    @Surayya444 6 років тому

    Why would anyone thumbs down this

  • @antoinepayne2063
    @antoinepayne2063 4 роки тому

    Im going to stop homelessness

  • @jarred333Boss
    @jarred333Boss 5 років тому +1

    yooo

  • @educationcentral_
    @educationcentral_ 3 роки тому

    Jesus Christ in the flesh

  • @joeldecoster8816
    @joeldecoster8816 5 років тому

    was jesus homeless

  • @Musicch-gi8ej
    @Musicch-gi8ej 6 років тому +1

    If you do not want to get a divorce don't get married. I have stayed with my partner for over 20 years and i know I will never be getting a divorce. There will never be an official seperation and I know we don't have to stay together (no presure) but I love my partner and he loves me.

  • @Ebejii_Scribes
    @Ebejii_Scribes 4 роки тому +1

    🔻🔺🌈

  • @aliciamcdowell7763
    @aliciamcdowell7763 8 років тому +7

    I have a few issues with some of his actions. Shelter beds are not free. Each one is paid for and funded by private donations or government funding. They are also limited. If he did not need to stay in a homeless shelter, he should not have checked himself in. If he wants to sleep in the streets then fine, but don't utilize resources that aren't needed because your're going through a mid-life crises. It takes away resources from someone else who actually needed it. The work he is doing is great and I commend him for it, but there are things you need to think through and understand.

    • @aliciamcdowell7763
      @aliciamcdowell7763 8 років тому +2

      He said he moved himself down to the local shelter because he knew no one would find him there, not because he lost everything. I work for a homeless coalition. There are homeless people who stay homeless for years. Not everyone is just going through a tough time. Some people have chronic issues. I'm not trying to be negative, but if he wants to continue to be helpful, move out the shelter and allow someone who needs the space to take it.

    • @aliciamcdowell7763
      @aliciamcdowell7763 8 років тому

      Evan Casey Sorry, what exactly do you think I am accusing him of? You sound like you're missing my point.

    • @robford3211
      @robford3211 6 років тому +5

      Actualy scarcity is something that Capitalist society wants you to believe- that we are all struggling in this life and that homeless people should be thankful for those beds, what they dont always tell you is that the people at the top of corporations are making 5000 to 50000 times more money than the regular worker and since 70 years ago. Criminal is not the right word for that....

    • @chrisbradford1530
      @chrisbradford1530 5 років тому +5

      Until you walked a mile in his shoes or anyones shoes your "opinion" is irrelevant...Whenever you get done with it this man right here is the definition of "man"..Pure character and I am homeless and I have figured out why many ppl that are considered financially stable and not having to worry about money look at some of us like we are a disease...Its becuz they have everything and they miserable..We have nothing and 95% of the time we happy..That pisses some folks off..

    • @leskobrandon691
      @leskobrandon691 4 роки тому +3

      Wow Alicia! Another trying to find fault with this man's actions. He's taking a bed that someone else might need more. Desperate to attack. This man's actions obviously threatens something in certain people that make them actually find fault, wherever they can find it, or have to contrive in their minds a scenario such as hes taking a bed from someone who needs it more than he. One bed for a man who is lifting up others hardly seems like a tax on the shelter capacity as it seems to me his actions actually would help free up beds rather than create a shortage. I live in downtown Indianapolis and am familiar with both the homeless population, as well as the reasons the create homelessness to start with. This man is no burden to the shelter system. And btw, whether by choice or circumstance, shelters don't ask why you are there. They are there for anyone in need. A mid life crisis was mentioned is just as valid a reason as one addicted to drugs and unemployable. Incredible I find that this articulate man who is homeless by choice threatens something in people who too me, can't wrap their heads around such a decision when they sre in the throes of material consumerism!!

  • @chutzpast5876
    @chutzpast5876 7 років тому +2

    James Harden, anyone?

  • @tomjeffersonwasright2288
    @tomjeffersonwasright2288 6 років тому

    Con man ! ! ! Why is he wearing an improvised skirt? Decent clothing is available at multiple missions and outreach locations. Likewise, his lack of grooming is carefully contrived..
    This is theatre, complete with costuming, script, and an actor. Could it be there is a bit of grant money involved?

    • @machailuh6071
      @machailuh6071 6 років тому +8

      tom jackson You have sources to back the slander?

    • @sarahrance7134
      @sarahrance7134 5 років тому

      TomJeffersonWasRight im with ya and yep have you looked up murices crimmal background

    • @leskobrandon691
      @leskobrandon691 4 роки тому +2

      Wow!! What pessimism. I hardly see the value in your assertion that he is some kind of plant and this is theater. What is to be gained? Troubling you must find that someone was willing to walk away from the creature comforts and materialism that you covet so highly. It would appear to ne that you are threatened by the power he gained in his journey, thus you mock him. Sad indeed.

  • @Planner38
    @Planner38 2 роки тому

    Profession: Bum by choice.