Author: clfuu

The cour in encourage means “heart.” When we encourage someone—or they encourage us—we strengthen hearts for the task at hand.

What words of encouragement have lifted your heart?

“Gracious acceptance is an art ― an art which most never bother to cultivate. We think that we have to learn how to give, but we forget about accepting things, which can be much harder than giving…. Accepting another person’s gift is allowing [them] to express [their] feelings for you.”
―Alexander McCall Smith

What have you learned about accepting gifts?

Our history does not determine our fate—but it most certainly shapes us, from our genes on up to the stories we tell.

What piece of your family history do you hold as a particular gift?

Receiving is wonderful, and we have so much cause to be grateful for the stream of abundance that flows our way. Until it is all just too much and we can’t handle one more opportunity or treat or claim on our attention.

How do you restore yourself to balance when you have taken in too much?

“Until we can receive with an open heart, we’re never really giving with an open heart. When we attach judgment to receiving help, we knowingly or unknowingly attach judgment to giving help.”
―Brené Brown

What help would you welcome today?