I love being a volunteer. It gives me hope, it’s brilliant

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A post from our Community Correspondent Laura McGlinn @stargazer1210

I love my work has a volunteer, simple as that.

I love chipping in and working hard and the skills I’m being rewarded with are just outstanding! Bear Laura Grylls is my Tuesday name lol!

What have I learned through various volunteer posts?

For a start I’m blogging. I’ve been lopping trees, building habitats for wildlife, starting fires with flint, putting up shelters, reducing my social anxiety.

I have learned silk painting, creating art. Learning from children with autism about the world that is theirs and how I can support them. That’s a big fill-your-heart-with-love one and supports my practice of self compassion therapy and feel blessed to be a part of their journey in growing up.

Last week I released a robin back into the wild- Wow.

I’ve seen places and engaged in conversations  that otherwise wouldn’t  have happened. I’m learning all the time and the hope that has given me is just simply brilliant!

It’s building my self esteem slowly and reducing those triggers. That’s a joyous thing, it is indeed!

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5 Responses to I love being a volunteer. It gives me hope, it’s brilliant

  1. Ken McFadyen November 14, 2016 at 3:31 pm #

    Is that squirrel eating a chip?

    Sounds like you are doing some amazing things…I’m getting a bit jealous!

    • Laura McGlinn November 14, 2016 at 5:54 pm #

      Yeh lol.The Image is called “Chipping In” just one of My Mindful Images
      Getting there,but everyday is a school day and that’s what I’m learning the most.
      Cheers Ken

  2. Maureen Gilmour November 15, 2016 at 12:03 am #

    Well done Laura. Not everyone appreciates the struggle it Is to “put yourself back out into the world” and the courage it takes.
    I hope to follow in your footsteps when I am ready and I know you will be a great mentor to me.
    See you tomorrow Bear Grylls Laura x

  3. Maureen Gilmour November 15, 2016 at 12:06 am #

    Well done Laura.
    Not everyone appreciates the struggle you have putting yourself “back into the world” or the courage it takes to do so.
    I hope to follow in your footsteps when I am ready and know that you will be a great mentor to me.
    See you tomorrow Bear Grylls Laura x

  4. Laura McGlinn November 16, 2016 at 9:53 am #

    Maureen Thank You so much for such inspirational words,my self compassion is getting a top up.Believing in yourself it’s the hardest hurdle.Shame and Fear hold us back .We will inspire each other.Pinky Promise xxx

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