A mother, a brother, a teacher, a spouse, a child, a coach, a stranger, a friend – any or all or other than these can be a source of encouragement. Written, spoken, whispered, bellowed, frequent or rare – words of encouragement are precious. I have received, witnessed and given encouragement to others. Allow me a few examples – Dreams, goals, desires and sometimes fantasies get achieved with encouragement, such as a door opening that seemed closed, an introduction given, a connection made, a scholarship granted, a fee waived, a deadline extended, a janitor taking that late grant and putting it in the received pile, a call taken, information about opportunities shared, an event/gathering/meeting attended, a contribution made. Etcetera
Mr. D – my supervisor in my first job at a public television station in St. Louis encouraged me when he discovered I’d talked my way into a clerical job but couldn’t type. He gave me a month to get it together. My uncle encouraged me not to quit said job and bought me a typewriter that I practiced on every night. He also gave me insight to go early and stay late to get the work done.
External, internal, earth-bound or from a realm beyond encouragement abounds.
There are so many ways to for us to support each other. Encourage and noursh!