Encourage. verb. To inspire with courage, spirit, or confidence. To stimulate by assistance, approval. To promote or foster.
Encourage/Encouragement. (Important for growth, self esteem and motivation.)
Believe me when I tell you!
I had a bad morning because I needed some encouragement. But it was no where to be found. I used to get encouragement on a daily basis from my mother and my dude who also helped me start my Casting bizness...They're both gone and so are the daily encouraging messages I'd get thru calls, emails, letters, cards, face to face interaction and etc.
But I encourage though! (And pay it forward.)
I'm constantly cheerleader-ring, making introductions, being the 'ride or die' friend and listener when an ear is needed. But what some people don't understand is even those who appear strong have weak moments.
We need encouragement too!
Unfortunately I don't get that anymore! Or not as often as I'd like....just occasional congrats sometimes followed by a favor asked or silent Hate from Frenemies. But I keep encouraging anyway! And even though I can't be everything to and for everyone...I bust my ass trying!
Encouragement! It's so uplifting! Motivating! Life-changing! Mood-curing!
Sometimes the difference between life and death...
So do me a favor and go encourage someone. Please! Do it all week if you can. Make it an act of kindness.
Encourage someone today. I'm sooooooo serious...
Holla at your peeps who may be stuck in a rut or can't seem to execute an idea.
Encourage them.
It can be as simple as sending them a link to an article or discussing their dreams, aspirations, goals, fears or nitemares.
Encourage them.
Sometimes it's not a job, an introduction, money or sex. It's a hug, a call, you being available to listen or your words of encouragement.
Believe me!
Encouragement has a direct effect on success whether personal or professional. We need it and yes...I need it.
Maybe I'm a bit needier lately because my 2 main encouragers are no longer here in the physical sense...But for what they've done for me...I do for others. And I go hard!
Harrrrrrrd mi seh!
But I'm human...and just like we need water, food, oxygen, light and love...we, us, they, you and I need Encouragement.
Now go!
*Hugs and Nuff Love*
Claudia Mocha Jean
*Hugs and Nuff Love*
Claudia Mocha Jean
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After a long dentist day, dealing with life's pressures, now up at 2 in the morning studying, taking a break to read such a blog post is encouraging!! You just reminded me to keep going, not to get down or discouraged that no matter what keep going. Your pay it forward worked!! You keep going, I will keep going and i shall pass it on!!! Those words make a difference, we all NEED encouragement!!
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This coundnt be moreeeee true, in every sense of the word, in its exact meaning, with every letter it contains. Encouragement does go alonggg way. WE all need cheerleaders on our side line and front line. ENCOURAGEMENT has placed alot of folks where th ey are today. Nuff said lets JUST DO IT :) Thanks for the blog...
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ReplyDeleteYou're so right! Encouragement is so imperative. We need it daily. Even if it comes from ourselves. Mission Encouragement is in full effect for the rest of the year.
ReplyDeleteI love you for this! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteIm so encouraged now! Thank you very much.
ReplyDeleteThanks for this post. I know what it's like to be the encouraging friend but never really receiving it in return; I'm the friend that sends out links to posts like yours and the shoulder to lean on. Finding this proved my hope that there is a cheerleader out there for me. So I'll give it right back to you. Please keep up the good work with your writing. Your blog is fantastic and I've learned and relate so much to your writing. It is not unnoticed by this girl!I look forward to future posts in the new year.
ReplyDeleteI needed this. been upset all day. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThank you!!
ReplyDeletebeautiful and thank you!
ReplyDeleteI believe the biggest encouragement comes from yourself,but it does feel really good when you have people close to you backing you up and pushing you to do well. Now you've remind us that all it takes is 1 encouragement to make a difference. We're spreading the love! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThis is exactly what I needed to read today! So often, I too, am the strong one, the listening ear, the "ride or die" and then when I am in need, no one seems to notice. I love this idea and maybe, just maybe if each person who reads this will start, it will encourage someone else to do the same. We need more love and support in the world...especially within our own circles and especially in the artist community. Since it can be so competitive, I think the perception is that somehow to encourage or compliment diminishes one's own talent or ability. But it's NOT TRUE! The greater all of our lights shine, the better off we all are...Thank you for this and despite the fact that I want to hide under my bed today...I will still encourage someone :)
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