THEME: OPPORTUNTIES
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK:
“A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” ~ Winston Churchill [former PM of UK]
From Scripture:
Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans. – Proverbs 16:3
In Christ all opportunities are made possible or turned into a blessing. – Ephesians 3:20
A Prayer:
Heavenly Father, we ask that you will guide and help us to take full advantage of the opportunities that are offered to us at all times.
Amen
The Message:
Last week we spoke about making our goals dynamic and not just words on paper and ensuring that they are realised ideally.
Today we focus on the notion of opportunities. One of the most dynamic and formidable leaders of his time was the PM of UK Sir Winston Churchill.
“A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” – This quote highlights the fundamental difference between two different mindsets viz . pessimism and optimism.
A pessimist focuses on the obstacles, challenges, and potential drawbacks in every situation. They tend to:
- Emphasize the negative aspects
- Expect unfavourable outcomes
- See problems as insurmountable
- Look for excuses NOT to take action
In essence, a pessimist gets stuck on the difficulties, which can lead to a defeatist attitude and a lack of motivation.
An optimist, on the other hand, looks beyond the challenges and sees the potential benefits, possibilities, and opportunities. They tend to:
- Focus on the positive aspects
- Expect favourable outcomes
- View problems as solvable and opportunities for growth
An optimist recognizes that difficulties are a natural part of life, but they do not let those challenges define their perspective. Instead, they seek to learn, adapt, and find opportunities for growth and improvement.
Key Takeaway:
Adopt an optimistic mindset, which enables you to:
- Reframe challenges as opportunities
- Focus on solutions rather than problems
- Cultivate resilience and adaptability
- Maintain a positive attitude, even in the face of adversity
“Opportunity knocks but once” Unknown.
One needs to be more courageous and tackle the opportunity with a positive mindset, drive and determination to unlock ones full potential, achieve greater success and have a more fulfilling life with no regrets .
Comment on Sport
BASKETBALL – 1ST JOI and U15
Our 1st team were very courageous losing literally in the last seconds of the final to Westville 63-65 . Well done to the captain, the team and coaches for their efforts. Furthermore, the captain N Ngcobo and M Ntlakana made the All Star team.
Thank you also to Messrs Siwila and Wilcox and the everyone behind the scenes who made this all happen – a wonderful occasion indeed.
Well done to the u15 team on winning the St Johns tournament by beating Hilton in the final – a superb effort. Congratulations to the coaches, captain and players and T Maseko for being adjudged as most valuable player of the tournament. He and NS Dlamini made the All Star team.
CANOEING
Congratulations to our boys on winning the schools section in the Dusi Canoe Marathon and on Keegan Vogt on being placed first in U18 section and J Odell second. Congratulations also to our coach, Ms Bridgitte Hartley, on being placed third overall and first in the veteran section.
I wish you all a good week.
Pro Aris et Focis
Dr CJ Luman
HEADMASTER