Chaplain’s 2020 Spot
"Adversity and Joy"
Think about the way ahead ….
I was recently reading a book called ‘Opening Windows’, and one of the chapters spoke about being ‘Open to childlike rest’. The following is an excerpt from this chapter:
When you ask parents about their future hopes for their kids, you’ll hear words like happy, secure, self-confident. Those are nice sentiments, but not guarantees. But what makes that kind of adult? A childhood filled with trophies and good grades? A life in the country, far away from the crime-ridden city? Enriching pastimes like travel and music? The truth is, not one of these things predicts later happiness.
That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t encourage children to study and excel; having parents who value knowledge makes a difference. The important qualities, however, aren’t external, they’re internal. Psychologist Dr Edward Hallowell says to feel secure, your children need to develop two crucial skills:
(1) The ability to overcome adversity. and (2) The capacity to sustain joy.
He says, ‘Life is full of disappointments. Only by failing the first time and learning to try, try, and try again will a person get the most out of their abilities.’ But how do you teach your kids to be joyful in the face of adversity?
Help them to know how valued and loved they are!
FREE Chaplaincy fundraising event!
Come and sample FREE Aussie meat, give feedback, and raise $1000 for GRPS Chaplaincy.
This is a fun way to support pastoral care in our school. Participants need to be 18-70 years, and eat lamb at least once a month. We finish with delicious sorbet made by the Chaplain’s wife.
Pass these details to family and friends.
Date: Thursday 19 March 2020
Sessions: 4pm, 5pm, 6pm
- It only takes an hour -
Venue: Great Ryrie PS Library, Great Ryrie St, Heathmont
We will offer an activity with children in a separate room if required.
Contact: Alan Silverwood 0425881657- silverwood.alan.l@edumail.vic.gov.au
Please book using either of these links:
https://www.trybooking.com/BIGDC
https://www.trybooking.com/601720
Quote of the week
“Let your joy scream across the pain.”– Terri Guillemets
Pastoral care for our community
Chaplain contact details:
Alan Silverwood - silverwood.alan.l@edumail.vic.gov.au
Supporting the School community in emotional, social, spiritual and practical wellbeing.
The Chaplaincy program is funded through Federal Govt & Community support including; CCCVaT, Great Ryrie PS Council, and local private and community donations.
My working days in 2020 will be Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.