"People must remind each other that it can be done, and
it must be done. We must keep up each other's courage. In that way, we
are enormously strong."
~Vincent van Gogh
Good
morning!
I love "I CAN" people. Much of my business success and
personal contentment rests in forming a network of stable and
consistent "I CAN" colleagues and friends. When we associate with
people who inspire and encourage we catapult ourselves forward.
Likewise, when we associate with people who doubt and discourage we
quickly stall or move backward.
I have carefully chosen my close friends and my
employees, each of whom reflects the I CAN attitude. We also have the I
CAN attitude in our home. When I travel or go out for a day of shopping
or errands I am often astounded by the amount of negativity and
discouragement in the world. I wonder why people would choose to spend
time in such a place when they could create positive and encouraging
surroundings over time. It certainly doesn't happen overnight. We all
have our share of negative people that we have to deal with. We may
also treat ourselves negatively. But as adult women, we also have the
right to shape our future by proactively choosing who we spend our time
with.
This beautiful quote is so powerful because it reminds us
how important our words of encouragement can be to one another. It is
our encouragement that create strength and positive action.
Your Turn: Who do
you need to give encouragement to today? Who can you help be strong
through positive words? Likewise, who encourages you? What can you do
to spend more time with those people? Who discourages you? What steps
can you take to spend less time with those who doubt and discourage?
Your Affirmation:
"Each day I encourage and support those around me through word and
action."
