The cob building project
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Hello and thank you for taking the time to visiting my page.
My name is Niels and for several years I have dealt with panic attacks and (social) anxiety. In the past year this has resulted in my falling into depression from which I am now recovering. During my recovery I have come to realise what is important in life. Those closest to me, the planet and doing good to this planet and those around me.
My main goal in life is now to create a safe, comfortable and modest, environmentally sound home for my partner, Ciara and my dogs. This would also include becoming part self-sufficient by growing as many vegetables, fruits and herbs as possible on my own land and raising chickens for eggs.
To achieve this goal a piece of land between 3 and 5 acres would be required. This would provide us with the soil to build a cob home, as well as the land required for self-sufficiency. Unfortunately the housing market in Ireland is in crisis. Since the recession was declared to be over property and land prices have and still are skyrocketing, as has the rent. As such it is almost impossible to acquire the 10% down payment required for a modest mortgage on land or property.
I have some money saved, but still require a considerable amount. The goal set on this website would help cover that difference.
But as this is a community website, I would also look to give back to the community here, as well as my own local community. On this website I will see that I am able to give back what has been given to me to any projects which promote a healthy earth. This will be done over time as the build happens and beyond.
Having suffered from and still dealing with anxiety and panic attacks resulting in the addition of depression I would like to provide in my local community support for people with depression, anxiety and panic attacks through getting back in touch with themselves and nature by showing them how to build cob structures, growing their own plants or taking care of animals. This as I have found that my dogs have greatly helped in my recovery, and spending time in nature provides both exercise and relaxation. This would be done at little to no cost for those struggling financially, and for everyone else at a very modest charge.
I also have a dream of showing to the world that without giving up too much we can still have a positive impact on this world. I understand that people are unlikely to make a massive change as this is not in human nature. We are driven to comfort because this usually provides us with protection. I wish to show people that small changes can have great impact for all. I will set up both a YouTube channel and Facebook page to follow the build for all those kind enough to donate to keep up with what is happening. I will also set up a website to promote small changes to help this earth. Your donation would help with all that!
Thank you for reading this, and thank you for your donation!
My name is Niels and for several years I have dealt with panic attacks and (social) anxiety. In the past year this has resulted in my falling into depression from which I am now recovering. During my recovery I have come to realise what is important in life. Those closest to me, the planet and doing good to this planet and those around me.
My main goal in life is now to create a safe, comfortable and modest, environmentally sound home for my partner, Ciara and my dogs. This would also include becoming part self-sufficient by growing as many vegetables, fruits and herbs as possible on my own land and raising chickens for eggs.
To achieve this goal a piece of land between 3 and 5 acres would be required. This would provide us with the soil to build a cob home, as well as the land required for self-sufficiency. Unfortunately the housing market in Ireland is in crisis. Since the recession was declared to be over property and land prices have and still are skyrocketing, as has the rent. As such it is almost impossible to acquire the 10% down payment required for a modest mortgage on land or property.
I have some money saved, but still require a considerable amount. The goal set on this website would help cover that difference.
But as this is a community website, I would also look to give back to the community here, as well as my own local community. On this website I will see that I am able to give back what has been given to me to any projects which promote a healthy earth. This will be done over time as the build happens and beyond.
Having suffered from and still dealing with anxiety and panic attacks resulting in the addition of depression I would like to provide in my local community support for people with depression, anxiety and panic attacks through getting back in touch with themselves and nature by showing them how to build cob structures, growing their own plants or taking care of animals. This as I have found that my dogs have greatly helped in my recovery, and spending time in nature provides both exercise and relaxation. This would be done at little to no cost for those struggling financially, and for everyone else at a very modest charge.
I also have a dream of showing to the world that without giving up too much we can still have a positive impact on this world. I understand that people are unlikely to make a massive change as this is not in human nature. We are driven to comfort because this usually provides us with protection. I wish to show people that small changes can have great impact for all. I will set up both a YouTube channel and Facebook page to follow the build for all those kind enough to donate to keep up with what is happening. I will also set up a website to promote small changes to help this earth. Your donation would help with all that!
Thank you for reading this, and thank you for your donation!
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Niels van Wensen
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