Those of you that have kids, of any age, will have probably experienced funny little things that they say when they’re little that carry on as they age.
In our house, girls and boys are still sometimes referred to as pooks and panks.
Or jellys and smellys.
And we still refer to “percents” instead of “percent”.
“How many percents have you got” we’ll usually ask them when they’re unwell.
It’s a useful way to determine how well said child is and make plans around that.
I was reminded of this the other day when I heard an interview on the radio.
With one of four farmers who “are driving a combine harvester from John o’ Groats to Land’s End between the 4th and 8th June 2023 to raise awareness and funds for Mind mental health charity and Children with Cancer UK”.
As their JustGiving page continues, “The team comprises of four drivers, Olly Harrison, John Branson, James Baldini and Martin Williams. All of the drivers have suffered the loss of close friends through suicide. These tragic losses could have been avoided by talking and communication so we are doing our best to raise awareness of this big problem country-wide by partnering with Mind mental health charity.”
The thing that jumped out at me was whichever farmer was being interviewed saying something along the lines of “We need to change the conversations where people just say “I’m fine” or “I’m good”. A good one is to talk about how we’re doing or feeling as a percentage”
I’ve paraphrased there, but that was the general message.
And I really liked that.
And I thought you might too 🙂
Much love,
Jon ‘Smelly Pank’ Hall
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