From Pammy Your PCW

Week 5 and we are halfway through the last term of 2019!

Our year 12 students had their exams this week and they will benefit from all their hard work this year.

I hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful sunshine especially after last week’s  storm which for some left in its wake a lot of devastation.   I am part of the States Disaster and Recovery team, working alongside Red Cross in conjunction with PIRSA.  We have been visiting Riverland growers hit by the storm and supporting them in their losses.  In talking to a lot of these growers I was struck by their resilience and the way they pull together and help each out during hard times.   The Riverland community is truly a wonderful group of people.

I would like to share the following with you all – It challenged me, see what you think.

Life can be challenging, often difficult and sometimes uncertain.  How we react to events creates our mood.  We all have choices.   Take a moment to reflect on these affirmations. 

I choose compassion instead of violence.  I choose tolerance an understanding instead of hatred.  I choose peace instead of rage and anger.  I choose faith instead of fear.  I look for the peaceful and beautiful things that are all around.  I look for the good in other people and for the good inside of me.  I am kind to people even when they don’t deserve it.  Instead of waiting for things to happen to me, I go out and try to make a difference in the world around me.

When I read this, I was quite challenged and I will continue to challenge myself..  Have an awesome week and keep smiling.   Cheers, Pammy