How often do you feel that you are doing what needs to be done, just to get through the day so you can go to bed and get up and repeat the process the following day? It can be very easy to forget the why, when you are so busy ticking off the ‘what.’
There is something about rituals that connects people. Rituals provide us with a sense of belonging to something bigger than ourselves and the everyday routines and habits that we develop. Rituals retell the story of our culture, our past, our common beliefs and values that unite us and give depth and meaning to our lives.
This is a question that most people must contend with from time to time. We are often caught between the pressures of external sources and internal longings.
The delightful sounds of children’s laughter and excitement rings from the Year 1 classroom as Jenny Harris ignites the imaginations of the 17 six-year olds in front of her.