Well, I finally cleaned out that drawer in the kitchen. You know the one. It was once organized bliss. Yesterday it barely opened (or closed) with papers stuck in the way back; a hodgepodge of address books, stamps, paperclips, old tins of mints, lip gloss, post-it notes~ and a four year old note card, sent to me by a dear friend and colleague.
Now this is especially significant when you realize that I've only lived in this house for 2 years and 3 months. And yet, here is this note card, dated February 15th, 2006. It starts simply enough, with a heartfelt thank you for a gift received. But it ends like this:
"You are a gifted, talented individual ~ Believe it - live it ~ Do it ~ It's within you. It's yours."
Is it any wonder why I have kept this note?
I marvel at the power of these words~ what they make me think~ what they make me feel~ energized, grateful, appreciated, empowered; actually creating a profound shift in my Universe.
When we encourage others, we give hope and promise. We inspire, inspirit, foster, and hearten.
We give them a chance to see themselves through the eyes of another~ eyes of appreciation, love, and possibility.
Encouragement~ pass it on! :]
I have always felt encouraged by you. You have a gift for making people feel good about themselves.
ReplyDeleteThank you. :] You are such a sweetheart!
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