Wellness @ St Pat’s

There is nothing better for our wellbeing than getting together for a BBQ to gather, chat and enjoy each other’s company. This is what I experienced on Wednesday after school where behind the scenes were a handful of dedicated parents spending the whole afternoon preparing food, drinks and setting up the hall so that we could all finish work and relax. If there is any good coming out of this COVID pandemic it is the value and appreciation of “getting together” and sharing stories at its most basic level, human interaction. In the brief time I spent in the kitchen in the hall on Wednesday I got to know some of the stories behind the names and faces of our parents. It was a chance to also meet some new parents while also reconnecting with our existing ones. As every great event goes when it was time to go home no-one moved too quickly, parents chatting and children playing on the flats as if they had been granted and extended lunchtime. Both parents and their children left satisfied, hearts as full as their stomachs were. I left filled with my heart filled…..with Gratitude.

Passion Clubs

Having Gratitude means feeling thankful for all the little things that you are so lucky to have in your life.  It means thinking about all of the things that you have instead of thinking about the things you don’t have.  Being grateful can make you happy…..why do you think so?

Family Activity: Get a piece of paper and a pen and set the timer on your phone for one minute. Start the one minute timer and write down as many things as you can that you are grateful for.

Enjoy

Alicia Spicer