Encourage Others. Encourage Yourself.
I apologize in advance. I said that I wasn’t going to keep harping about my birthday, but the inspirations just keep coming. I was amused when my son turned 50 last year, and at his family celebration, his sons were playfully teasing him about his newfound midlife age of 50. They’d make remarks like “Dad,…
Be the Cheerleader in Someone’s Life
Cheerleader — an enthusiastic and vocal supporter of a team or person. My son’s 50th marathon at 50 years old was everything we (his cheering squad AND for Ryan) had hoped and prayed it would be. He succeeded in accomplishing yet another big life goal. We were all decked out in shirts that showed our…
Encouragers…Time to Take Courage and Encourage
Have you noticed when you walk into a store and you hear one of the clerks or food preparers shout out “Good afternoon, welcome to ____”? Isn’t that encouraging? You were noticed! And you know that some of those sales clerks have been taught to say something nice to you like “I love your hair…
You Light Up My Life
I’ve thought about the impact some special people make in my life (you know who you are), and just by being around you, I feel energized. Your spirit of encouragement is contagious. I can’t be down in your presence because you are such a light — your glow rubs off on everyone you touch. You’re…
What Do You Aspire To?
How sweet it was to watch my granddaughter, Lexi, and her friend, Emma, reconnect last week after having been apart for several years. They knew each other from Seattle and then their families moved away — Emma’s family moved to Austin and Lexi’s to Frisco. I loved listening and watching them do what girls do….nails,…
What’s Your Name?
Day 203 of Photo Inspirations — What’s Your Name? Not my usual kind of photo inspiration, but nevertheless it captured my attention and my thoughts about speaking what we want to be, instead of who or what we are. Yes, I was amused when I saw this lady’s shirt and what it said. “Sarcasm —…
What Do You Say and Think Each Day to Encourage YOU?
Who do you hang around with the most? YOU! And guess what, YOU are your own role model and mentor and encourager.. What do you say and think each day to encourage YOU? Being aware of what we say — really does make us feel better…..or worse. Do you de-value yourself by saying…”I’m so stupid.…
Be of Good CHEER!
I love the story our good friend, Zig Ziglar, told about the businessman who got a ticket for driving too fast on the way to work, who got to his office and yelled at his assistant, and then she yelled at the receptionist, who came home and yelled at her son, who kicked the poor…