VISITING
Visiting is defined as ‘to go and spend time with them’. Do we act on a kind thought or two about them? Is visiting now viewed as a bit like watching the 6pm news? Who does that anymore? We do! Some say, we haven’t got time. Make time.
Val and I recently had a Raglan pub meal with a colleague from school, Mary- Rose and her dad Pete who was visiting from Whangarei. Our conversations ebbed and flowed and we collectively realised that we have a lot in common - it’s so enjoyable to share insights, stories and laughs.
I like to visit our school leadership offices, the reception office, the caretakers shed and classrooms at Te Uku School. I don’t have an agenda or want anything - but experience tells me that they are opportunities to praise and encourage. Such comments are always appreciated, valued and fuel for a busy day.
Living in Raglan means that ‘the world’ ie domestic and international tourists visit the town. They often come to my favourite cafe. Many fascinating thoughts are shared as we find out a bit about each other. You simply can’t beat face to face interactions. The benefits of visiting and being visited create and foster connections between people and that has to be a good thing. Let’s face it, most of us are social animals. We aren’t meant to live, work and play in isolation. Disconnection and disengagement are increasing, so let’s be part of a solution.
Val and I recently had a Raglan pub meal with a colleague from school, Mary- Rose and her dad Pete who was visiting from Whangarei. Our conversations ebbed and flowed and we collectively realised that we have a lot in common - it’s so enjoyable to share insights, stories and laughs.
I like to visit our school leadership offices, the reception office, the caretakers shed and classrooms at Te Uku School. I don’t have an agenda or want anything - but experience tells me that they are opportunities to praise and encourage. Such comments are always appreciated, valued and fuel for a busy day.
Living in Raglan means that ‘the world’ ie domestic and international tourists visit the town. They often come to my favourite cafe. Many fascinating thoughts are shared as we find out a bit about each other. You simply can’t beat face to face interactions. The benefits of visiting and being visited create and foster connections between people and that has to be a good thing. Let’s face it, most of us are social animals. We aren’t meant to live, work and play in isolation. Disconnection and disengagement are increasing, so let’s be part of a solution.
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