A significant element at times of key decision making, is honesty. Being honest with yourself is the first step in being honest in a relationship, or in the things we say and do. It has been said that honesty is a measure of your self-respect. So even though it may hurt you a little to be honest, dishonesty will end up hurting a lot more… Psychologists tell us there is a basic need within everyone to be honest. But it is not always easy. Being truly honest means taking off that tough, all-weather outside self and showing what we are really like and how we really feel. The secret starts with honesty to self. If you cannot be truthful to yourself, then who else is there?
As the song goes, ‘sometimes when we touch, the honesty’s too much’… so how about you? Can you admit it when you get it wrong, or do you pile up excuses? Do you know when you have a problem and face it? Or do you make out it is not there? When is the last time you cried, or walloped with joy? Do you honestly know how you are feeling, right now?
Look around you right now. What people have you drawn to you? What wonderful mirrors have you created? Are you surrounded by people who support your personal growth, your very best self and who support your abilities and your needs right now, or are you surrounded by people who remind you of your limitations? Both types of people, and the types in between, are great mirrors, supporting you or not supporting you. What you choose to do with these experiences is entirely up to you. To support your progress or goals, or not to support your progress or goals is a choice you make each day.
All of us have a story to tell of words and their effect on our lives. If we are asked to remember the most hurtful or lovely words ever spoken to us or about us, we can easily bring them to mind. Tragically, some people never rise above the limitations put on them by other people’s words, the repeated put downs, the snide teasing, the supposedly prophetic words that come from psychics, mediums and others who deal with familiar spirits. While what others say about us is powerful, even more powerful is what we say about ourselves. For if we are told enough that we are hopeless, useless, or good for nothing, we will eventually start to say the same things about ourselves. The more we say, the more we will believe those soul-destroying words. And when we believe them, we will fulfil them to the letter.
So, I am urging each of you to take a moment and focus on these thoughts:
- Look into your mirror positively, for opportunities pop up in life all the time
- Honesty and integrity (our fundamental Core Values) increase the power of our words. They ensure that the things we say can always be trusted
- Be honest so you give others the opportunity to be honest too.
Honesty. Central to us all in our daily lives. Critical as we search for the best way forward. Choosing electives, deciding on patterns of study, behaviours in our classes, acknowledging when we need to step up and be accountable; all these are focal points for each of us at Pittwater House.
Therefore, key in this is the energy and enthusiasm that we see on Campus each day. I see the way students work together, balance their co-curricula participation, demonstrating care for each other and their desire to give back to their community. This sense of belonging is what makes Pittwater House, a family and strong community school. It comes back to that sense of honesty and integrity ingrained in us through our Core Values.
Finally, a reminder…
As we are welcoming more and more people back on Campus, through School Tours and general meetings, our need for continuing attention to COVID safe practices is heightened. Please remember to use the QR code system provided and never attend our Campus if you are feeling unwell. As we have seen from Melbourne, life can so quickly change… and remote learning return. And we do not want that!
Please enjoy and appreciate all the coming weeks offer.
