On a regular basis you will find me encouraging others to encourage themselves. I do this as I've experienced times when I needed encouragement and no one encouraged me. I was given the ole', 'it'll be alright', or, 'give it to GOD', and the most infamous, 'pray about it'.
Those phrases most often times, ties my last good nerve into a knot. They are so cliche' with no warrant or measure of substance. Just something for the other person or persons to say to end the conversation, because they didn't know what to say. Most often times its a lack of concern.
This is one of the main reasons I read books, listen to certain podcast, and watch documentaries. I love to listen to the testimonies and experiences of others, as sometimes I struggle with encouraging myself.
Listening to the happening and experiences that others have gone through allows the reminder of, if they can get through what they've gone, so I can I. If they achieved what they desired, so I can. The circumstance and process will be different, but I can still accomplish and pursue.
Now, you can't listen to everyone. Some folks are flat out ignorant, but you can learn and be warned of what not to do. I encourage you not to take in too much of what a person is saying if it's not fruitful. Please don't spend too much time in that space. I would hate for that ignorant spirit they carry to latch onto you.
When you can't encourage yourself, I encourage you to find a good book, podcast, documentary, online interview, etc. Something that's worthy of your of time to nourish your soul. Be encouraged. #thatsurthurty
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