The heart of a volunteer is displayed in the work of their hands
And that is why, before the first shovel of dirt is unearthed; the first path is laid and the first bloom stretches itself toward the sun; the community garden Empowering Gardeners is breaking ground on, June 22, is already a thing of beauty. This garden will be a work of heart.
Something amazing happens when volunteers unite for a common purpose; to build community and to serve others. We work hard and laugh harder. In our work, we share responsibilities and burdens and in so doing; learn how to give assistance with careful consideration and receive the help of others with grace. Respect for the team dynamic is cultivated and “solo-artists” are humbled as it quickly becomes obvious that in order to do something bigger than ourselves, we have to join hearts and hands with the persons next to us.
We come out of our well-stocked hideouts, take off the headphones, put down the cell phones and connect with each other over common ground and purpose.
Seeds are planted where hearts will soon be in full bloom. And we find a simple, ancient contentment and satisfaction in the work of our hands and the alignment of our hearts. Beauty is found there…. long before the garden is in bloom.
If you would like to know more about the available volunteer opportunities with Empowering Gardeners, please contact Caryn Dalton at EmpoweringGardeners@hopecenterohio.org
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