I love “Eves”. “Eves” are very different from plain old “nights” or “evenings”. An “Eve” is the night or evening immediately preceding a special day. On the most popular of “Eves”, there is always a powerful energy of eager anticipation. “Eves” tend to bring hope of life, fresh starts, and new beginnings. “Eves” are infused with childlike imagination about the specialness of the day to come. What if we treated every single night or evening as an “Eve” that was about to give birth to the most incredible day of our entire life? I think that it would somehow revolutionize our whole existence. Remember that today is the “Eve” of tomorrow, so mosey along now, and do something special to celebrate!

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This is the season of spiritual light where celebration and joy abounds. There are festive rituals with candles lit, colorful lights, gifts exchanged, and grand meals shared amongst family and friends. There is hope of reunion, reconciliation, and peace. Worship overflows from grateful hearts, and the heavens rejoice at the outpouring. For a season, everyone is happy, connected, and free of care. Yet in the midst of it all, there are so many who are suffering quietly. Oh, they go through the motions, complete with smiles and the just right words, but look very closely. There is a slight turning away when loved ones are mentioned, as they privately remember a loss. There is that subtle “glazing of gaze” when gifts are exchanged, because they feel shame over a hurting financial condition. Every now and then there will be a slight tear shed for a broken relationship, quickly whisked away so as not to be a burden. As we enter this season of spiritual light, so many people are suffering so deeply, deep within their souls. Please take time to notice, dare to give it voice, and care enough to lend a hand. Believe me, your joy will be deeper and more complete if you do. Speaking light to darkness is one aspect of Simple Encouragement®, and we illuminate the world just a little more with every small step that we take in that direction. As we give these Simply Encouraging® Gifts to others, we truly make spirits bright! 

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“Simple Encouragement” is an attitude of loving engagement that speaks life to potential, healing to pain, and light to darkness. Deep inside, people will always require a spark that ignites, heals, and frees them. To be whole, people need others giving voice to hidden gifts that they have yet to acknowledge, whispering to buried hurts crying out for expression, and offering acceptance to pockets of darkness begging for release, all so that higher selves can emerge. This “spark” is “Simple Encouragement” and through exploring its many undiscovered facets, I hope that we can all become creators, healers, and light-bearers in the lives of one other. Welcome to the journey!

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Take a few deep breaths and really consider the following questions. 

• Do you want to raise up new life in people? 
• Do you want to be a healer in the lives of others? 
• Do you want to shine light into dimly lit souls? 

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“I have a bully living inside of my head.” That’s what a bright young woman told me as I pointed out how hard she was being with herself. The truth is, we all have that nagging voice between our ears and while it’s mostly normal, it can become pretty intense at times. So what do we do? Well, there’s a deeper voice that’s loving and encouraging. If you breathe deeply and listen closely, you’ll hear it! It’s right there about where you put your hand over your heart. And the bully? He’s not going anywhere so learn to love him. One day, he might be your friend! 

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We all need safe people around us. Safe people are self-aware. They immediately note their impact upon others, and they desire only to do good in the world. They seek truth, so their spirit is open and graceful. Their relationships reflect a natural "mutuality" so if something bothers you, it will be their concern. They truly believe that “I am yours and you are mine” but emphasize more of the “you” and less of the “me”. Safe people see your potential, and they celebrate. They see your hurt, and they nurture those tender places. Safe people see your dark side, and they love you into the light. They seek to “know” and to “be known”, and intimacy comes easy for them. Safe people speak life to potential, healing to pain, and light to darkness, ever bearing the mission of Simple Encouragement®. Are you a “safe person”?

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