Thank you

Thank you for the donations towards the Gift Hamper Campaign, with enough goodies collected so far for one hamper. I’m hoping to hand out 12 hampers or more in the last weeks of the school term to Yeronga families who need a bit of cheer and encouragement. So please purchase a few extra items when you go grocery shopping next and bring them in to the baskets in the admin foyer.  Donations should be non-perishable special foods items (not your usual pantry items), gifts (books, small toys, games, etc) and decorative items (decorations, serviettes, bon-bons, etc.).

An Attitude of Gratitude

Harvard Medical School published an article, “Giving thanks can make you happier”, saying that gratitude is “strongly and consistently associated with greater happiness”. While each day brings challenges and difficulties, you can still make a decision to choose an attitude of gratitude and a happiness mindset. Practicing gratitude for the many good things in your life helps to shift your focus from negative to positive emotions and thoughts, which helps to bring an improved sense of joy and happiness. 

We can also choose to do things each day that positively impact on our overall sense of happiness and contentment. Find joy in the little things, beauty in nature, appreciation for the people in your life, and contentment with daily blessings. Include positive activities in your day like mindfulness, prayer and contemplation, being generous, being helpful, and connection with good people. What can you do to help you to have an attitude of gratitude, and help to improve your day?

"Piglet noticed that even though he had a very small heart, it could hold a rather large amount of gratitude." - A.A.Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh

Blessings, Chappy Jenny

Email – jennifer.bennett@suchaplaincy.org.au

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