One of my greatest accolades is from a revered professor saying, “Thomas listens, and he hears too!” What wonderful praise for a “budding healer” to receive but alas, it was "just" encouragement. It spoke to a surface observation that he had made, but I wanted to be known much more deeply by this grand man. The words coming out of our mouths are important, but the heart speaks quietly of hidden potential, buried hurt, and shameful fears, all begging to be noticed. When these delicate expressions are heard and reflected, deeper connection occurs! We encourage when we observe, and then praise what we notice. This is good, but it’s not intimate. Simple Encouragement seeks to know and to be known, and therefore it’s a deeply intimate activity. Simple Encouragement cherishes others, and studies them in their deepest parts. Its goal is to speak life to potential, healing to pain, and light to darkness. This will always free others for their highest good! Encouragement gives courage for the task; Simple Encouragement gives life for the journey. It’s just that simple.

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