Thank you for all that you’ve been doing …

This Wellbeing Box is designed as a thank you.

We know as Methodist Ministers you’re working incredibly hard and doing some amazing things to support the people in your communities during the last extraordinary year. This Wellbeing Box is sent to you as a gift and we hope will support your wellbeing in these times.

Below are some resources to support the meditations and activities in the pack.

THE MAKE YOUR OWN SNOWGLOBE

We’ve found that through 2020 and 2021, the image of a snow globe has been a really helpful reminder of what can happen to us in tough times. It feels like we get shaken up. But look at this video below. Notice how we have to wait to let things settle, and then we can see clearer.

To make your snow globe just add water and seal the lid. Then shake the snow globe to remind you that time to settle helps us. How can you take some time to settle today?

Pyramid of Needs

This worksheet helps you mindfully reflect on the feelings and emotions you have currently and the different and important needs you have as a person. Why not print it out and reflect on it over time. We think is this provides a useful resource alongside the cards in your pack.

THE REMEMBERING STRING

Included in your box is a simple piece of string with a tag on it. We encourage you to carry this string around with you and tie knots in it as a way of praying for individuals who are on your mind each day. Each knot will represent each person.

When you pray, hold the string and linger on each knot, recognising that each represents a prayer. Maybe place the string in your wallet or tie it to your bag.

AUDIO

We have also made this simple Mindful Meditation available to listen to here or to download as an MP3 and listen later.

Ingredients and advice

Your candle is made by the brilliant Sheffield Candle Company. Please be careful when lighting and using. Planting instructions for the seeds are inside the packet.

A WORD ABOUT PACKAGING

Your Wellbeing Box arrives in a recyclable cardboard box. We have as much as possible used tissue paper and shredded paper to package and keep safe all the items in your box. However for some items, to ensure safe postage we’ve needed to use bubblewrap and small plastic bags. In every box these plastic items have been reused from elsewhere. We encourage you to do the same. Put the bubblewrap to one side and use in another package another time - that way we protect the planet and avoid it going into landfill. Use the plastic bags to house something else or to keep something safe in. Thanks