Volunteer
Have you ever felt that no one has listened to you all your life? Well, my volunteer work is doing just that – listening. I am a volunteer counselor. I got my master’s degree in counseling. I did full time counseling for two year. Then my life took a turn, and I became an educator – a teacher and a school district administrator. After I retired from my education career, I decided to do some volunteer work that makes a difference.
I got involved in the church counseling services. Many ladies, who seek help, expressed that I was the first person who listened to them. I feel privileged to witness God’s miracles intervene their lives. The counseling helped them to process their grief, anger, abuse, and other kinds of sufferings. At the end, they were able to experience self-forgiveness, forgiving, love, and a new life!
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Daily Prompt: Volunteer
The Showers of Blessings 
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What we picked up from this post is that’s so true. Do we listen or hear?
Sometimes this is more than often not encountered at work. People seem to listen, but then walk away with something else in their heads…hmm
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You’re right!
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In our busy world of texting and tweeting, so few people take the time to actually listen.
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I know. I saw a couple dating, eating in a restaurant. They were not talking with each other. They both were using their phone!!!!
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It’s becoming a novelty to communicate with people face to face. It is generous of you to give of your time.
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Thank you for your comment!!!
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Being a service to others is rewarding.
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Yes, very much indeed!!
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I started training to be a Samaritan just before I met my husband John but after being told that I just had to listen to people and not give advice I knew I would not be able to do that. Apparently people could ring when they were taking their own life and I knew at that point I was not strong enough to join the organisation. 😟
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Yes, I know. My daughter volunteer in the Samaritan group once a month. I went with her for the first orientation. It’s not for everybody. I hope you’d find something you can help, also enjoy doing!!
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Kudos to you Miriam for volunteering selflessly for your Church counseling work!
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It feels good to serve and give back! Thank you for your support!!
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