A word of encouragement is a priceless gift and we are all ready to receive it.
Do you know people who are more or less good about themselves and who need a word of encouragement?
This little word that can make a difference?
A word of encouragement to turn the mountains
Do you know people who are more or less good about themselves and who need a word of encouragement?
This little word that can make a difference?
A word of encouragement to turn the mountains
This is the story of a popular singer who gave a series of shows in the northern regions of Quebec. After one of his shows, he got invited to the village bar by a group of men.
Not wanting to be alone in his hotel room, he accepted the invitation. The fellows who had invited were all men, "real" men, strong, sturdy, all workers in a lumber year. They were strong friendly and joyful.
While the singer was enjoying his "small" beer, what others called a sample them, they only drank big beer. Later in the evening, after a good laugh after so many good jokes, one of them asked the singer about his recent setbacks and scandals.
Indeed, the singer had been the subject of strong criticism from the press and the rumors about him for stories of drugs. The other members of the group felt some discomfort on the part of the singer, but he still decided to answer.
"The strength of a man is to admit that he was wrong. What matters then is to take the necessary steps to avoid repeating the same mistakes.
Failure does not exist. Life is like a science laboratory where we learn from our experiences. Everything you've read about me is true, and I'm not very proud of.
I wanted help and I now try to get out. "After a long silence, the singer asked," Well, that has a good joke! "
The evening continued unabated joy, good humor and camaraderie. Later, the singer got up, said goodbye to his new friends and walked towards the exit to take a taxi back to the hotel.
One of the group members caught him and asked, "Singer, do I talk to you two minutes? ". Intrigued, the singer agreed: "Of course, what is it? ".
All members of the group, Michael was probably the biggest, sturdiest and the one that inspired the most respect. He had not an ounce of fat that muscle. He had a few tattoos and showed his biceps although he spent several hours in physical training centers.
He brought the singer a little aside to talk to him. The singer hoped he does not come out in another drug history.
"Thank singer. What you said just now really touched me.
This is exactly what I needed to hear.
I asked God why this morning I had to live and it's you, tonight, that gave me the answer.
My 16 year old son last year, told me he was gay.
I have never accepted. I have been to deny him.
A few weeks later, he committed suicide. I feel so guilty.
Since that time, I did not have the taste for life. Every day, I wonder what I'm doing on the ground and I think, me too, to end my days.
You imagine, my son took his courage to tell me the news and then he wanted me to listen, encouragement and empathy, I denied.
What you said just now made me think and made me much good. I think it's time I accept my mistakes, I go for help and that I continue.
You have just to give me a taste for life and I wanted to thank you personally. "
After a solid handshake, Michael joined his comrades, leaving the singer there, pensive and moved.
A word of encouragement little change.
This story illustrates how powerful words can be, how they can have an impact on the lives of people around you.
These words can be sometimes destructive, but they sometimes also extraordinary powers of healing.
If one day, someone comes to confide in you, in vulnerability to confide his weaknesses, empathize.
Listen without judging, without belittling without ridicule, without minimizing their problems. Thank them to confide in you.
Approve their approach, saying it is important to talk about their problems and it is necessary that they seek the help they need to get by. Remember the power of words.
The greatest gift you can give someone is to listen and to offer a word of encouragement.
Not wanting to be alone in his hotel room, he accepted the invitation. The fellows who had invited were all men, "real" men, strong, sturdy, all workers in a lumber year. They were strong friendly and joyful.
While the singer was enjoying his "small" beer, what others called a sample them, they only drank big beer. Later in the evening, after a good laugh after so many good jokes, one of them asked the singer about his recent setbacks and scandals.
Indeed, the singer had been the subject of strong criticism from the press and the rumors about him for stories of drugs. The other members of the group felt some discomfort on the part of the singer, but he still decided to answer.
"The strength of a man is to admit that he was wrong. What matters then is to take the necessary steps to avoid repeating the same mistakes.
Failure does not exist. Life is like a science laboratory where we learn from our experiences. Everything you've read about me is true, and I'm not very proud of.
I wanted help and I now try to get out. "After a long silence, the singer asked," Well, that has a good joke! "
The evening continued unabated joy, good humor and camaraderie. Later, the singer got up, said goodbye to his new friends and walked towards the exit to take a taxi back to the hotel.
One of the group members caught him and asked, "Singer, do I talk to you two minutes? ". Intrigued, the singer agreed: "Of course, what is it? ".
All members of the group, Michael was probably the biggest, sturdiest and the one that inspired the most respect. He had not an ounce of fat that muscle. He had a few tattoos and showed his biceps although he spent several hours in physical training centers.
He brought the singer a little aside to talk to him. The singer hoped he does not come out in another drug history.
"Thank singer. What you said just now really touched me.
This is exactly what I needed to hear.
I asked God why this morning I had to live and it's you, tonight, that gave me the answer.
My 16 year old son last year, told me he was gay.
I have never accepted. I have been to deny him.
A few weeks later, he committed suicide. I feel so guilty.
Since that time, I did not have the taste for life. Every day, I wonder what I'm doing on the ground and I think, me too, to end my days.
You imagine, my son took his courage to tell me the news and then he wanted me to listen, encouragement and empathy, I denied.
What you said just now made me think and made me much good. I think it's time I accept my mistakes, I go for help and that I continue.
You have just to give me a taste for life and I wanted to thank you personally. "
After a solid handshake, Michael joined his comrades, leaving the singer there, pensive and moved.
A word of encouragement little change.
This story illustrates how powerful words can be, how they can have an impact on the lives of people around you.
These words can be sometimes destructive, but they sometimes also extraordinary powers of healing.
If one day, someone comes to confide in you, in vulnerability to confide his weaknesses, empathize.
Listen without judging, without belittling without ridicule, without minimizing their problems. Thank them to confide in you.
Approve their approach, saying it is important to talk about their problems and it is necessary that they seek the help they need to get by. Remember the power of words.
The greatest gift you can give someone is to listen and to offer a word of encouragement.
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