Posts Tagged ‘encouragement’
Be Encouraged
I like the word encouragement. It has that important word “courage” right in the center of it. The word “encourage” means to inspire a spirit of confidence and courage in another. I believe encourage carries hope with it a well. I love people who encourage me and inspire me. I find encouragement in friendship.…
Read MoreMaturity
One of these days I feel like I will grow up. I have officially been placed on the AARP mailing list and that makes me feel old. There are some days when I feel old, yet I’m a good 20 years younger than others who consider themselves old. Being old and mature is somewhat a…
Read MoreSurround
I have believed for many years that a wise leader will surround themselves with wise people. It could be argued that if a smart man surrounded himself with idiots, he would then become one. I do believe that our environment has influence upon us, maybe not to that extreme! When I’m watching TV and the…
Read MoreCelebrate!
I love celebrations for the most part. I don’t really like when my opponent gets to celebrate a victory over me. I do like to celebrate wins and victories. I don’t like to celebrate in such a way that it rubs someone else’s face in it. I really like celebration where there’s lots of “winners”…
Read MoreJealousy
This can be a troubling feeling. It is often viewed as a negative feeling. There are three possible meanings: 1 feeling or showing envy of someone or their achievements and advantages. 2 feeling or showing suspicion of someone’s unfaithfulness in a relationship. 3. fiercely protective or vigilant of one’s rights or possessions. I…
Read MoreEncourage
I love this word encourage. It is such a positive action word. If I’m going to encourage, I am being positive and often upbeat. The opposite of “encourage” is “discourage” and that is pretty negative. Encourage means to inspire, motivate, influence, cultivate, strengthen, champion others or me. I believe encouragement is quite a gift that…
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