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Encouragement is to raise confidence to the point where one dares to do what is difficult.

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Submitted by Yoga Fusion

Follow your Dreams, they are within reach...

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Submitted by Johanna Alvarez

This is a photo of my little girl, Ella as she goes through the motions of learning how to ride a bike . Faced with her fears, she rests in the thought that Dad is there to help her. And with that thought she gets her strength and her confidence. Here's to her dad and all the dads who take the time to be one!

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Submitted by Verlinda Washburn

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Submitted by Ginger West

My 3 year old daughter with down syndrome Jacqui West cheering for her achievement of walking down to get her certificate at her Early Head Start Graduation. Jacqui didnt walk until 33 months and we are all so proud of her ambition to be like the other kids in her playgroup.Mommy filled with love and tears. One of my best days ever!

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Submitted by Annie Bloom

I am assisting a friend with a brain injury, out of his wheel chair and into the ocean.

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Submitted by June Pauline Zent

This is a 30x 40 inch original oil on canvas. I was asked to paint an image to be used on tee shirts, stationary, etc. for an American Cancer Society Relay for Life in the small town where I live: Havana Florida. It helped raise 64,000 from this little town for the cause. I still own the painting and it is shown in a frame shop in Tallahassee, Florida. It won Best of Show at Creative Tallahasse, City Hall, Tallahassee.FL.2006 I can send a higher resolution image if you need it Thank you June

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Submitted by Shane Lucas

Even the grayest, foggiest day brings no gloom, for it gives life to the majestic CA Redwoods. Image from Trinidad,CA. The fog literally is a lifeline for the giant redwoods, they absorb the moisture from the bottom sides of their branches as the fog rises.

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Encouragement Hero: Ashley

Submitted by My hero is my sister, Ashley. From the moment I was born she has set a good example for me and has shown me how to do the right thing. She cares about my family and others a lot and is great at showing compassion and reaching out to those in need.... Read more

Encouragement Hero: Kim

Submitted by Dave Poedubicky My hero is my wife. I am a 41 year old colon cancer survivor. She did not let me feel like a victim, and her love helped me persevere. She was strong when I couldn't be. She gave me hope when I thought the worst. She let my cry, but didn't cr... Read more

Encouragement Hero: Sonny

Submitted by After clicking nearly all of the values below, I realized how much my former boss, mentor, and friend is a hero to not just myself, but everyone he interacts with. Sonny puts together academic programs at a huge California university campus. Sonny... Read more

Encouragement Hero: Darlene

Submitted by Mary Carter My hero is my mother. After she and my father gave birth to their second son, they decided to become foster parents because they wanted more children but knew there were already too many children in the world without families. For over 40 years,... Read more

Encouragement Hero: Ardis

Submitted by Chris My hero is my grandma. She has always been there even when I was a baby. My grandma has always encouraged me to believe in myself and do my best. My grandma now lives in Stevens Point so now I can see her more often. My grandma encourages me to g... Read more
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The Miracle

Submitted by Brandi Bilbrey I have a son who is now 5. He was born 12 weeks premature. When he was born, the doctors told me and my husband that the odds were not in his favor. We were told he had a 12% chance to survive. And IF he did survi... Read more

A Child With Special Needs Will Succeed!

Submitted by Keen Petite Our only son was born 4 weeks prematurely, didn't breathe for about 5 minutes. He stayed in an incubator in intensive care for 16 days. When he was 14 months old, a neurologist told me very crudely that David had Cere... Read more

Notes of Encouragement

Submitted by Diane The charter school my children attend promotes learning 9 different moral character traits that change monthly. I volunteered to create a bulletin board each month that would help explain and highlight the different ... Read more

When Life Gives You Lemons...

Submitted by Sharon Herndon When my friend Lesa was diagnosed with cancer I wanted to do something for her, so the first day of her treatments, another friend and I went to the hospital to spend some time with her. We bought her a small clow... Read more

About My Child

Submitted by Justine Maloyd My child started working for a company when was 18 teen years old and she still has the job to this day. One thing she needs is a car to get back and forth because right now she walking to work. She is a good child, s... Read more
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Pretend that every single person you meet has a sign around his or her neck that says, Make Me Feel Important. Not only will you succeed in sales, you will succeed in life.
Mary Kay Ash Entrepreneur  (1908-2001);
Encouragement is the oxygen of the soul.
George M. Adams Us Representative From Kentucky  (1837-1920);
The spirited horse, which will try to win the race of its own accord, will run even faster if encouraged.
Ovid  Roman Poet  (43-18);
I have yet to find the man, however exalted his station, who did not do better work and put forth greater effort under a spirit of approval than under a spirit of criticism.
Charles Schwab Founder Of The Charles Schwab Corporation  (born 1937);
Everyone has a story, make your own worth telling.
Patrick Ricketts Life Long Learner  (born 1989);

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Based on a true story, this poignant moment in a concert hall reminds us how even the most embarrassing situations can be turned around with a little patience and Encouragement. Read More

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Russell Champlin 3 months ago from San Jose, CA
If you leave behind a single vestige of your passage - let it be encouragement. No single relic costs so little and has such worth. An act, a gesture, a helping hand. A positive word placed correctly can produce results unknown or realized in your time. The germination of a thought or an action in others can be produced years later on this invisible chain. Be secure with your words for they can both help and harm with exponential power. Your interactions can be devastating in their consequences,unrelated to your motives. Both self esteem and potential can fall victim to a misplaced word or action. Unknown accomplishments may go unrealized by self confidence misplaced. Be wise, that what is contained in others remains unknown and private,needing to be respected or left untouched. Your dealings should be free of self interest or intention. For like any contact the sensation will be unique for both. Rewards may be exclusive, never shared or directly tied. Let the best direction for your actions be as the Hippocratic oath commands “First do no Harm”
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Jennifer K 4 months ago from Washington State
A life lived with courage includes a lifetime of encouraging others
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Patrice 5 months ago from California
Your commercial on Encouragement is fantastic...if only ALL commercials could be like this...Thank you!!!!
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Fay 5 months ago from Ohio
Thank you!
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Anderson 6 months ago from Colatina - ES Brasil
Temos que ser encorajados e encorajar as pessoas, acreditar no potencial do ser humano. We have to be encouraged and encourage people to believe in the potential of being human.
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Joe 6 months ago from NJ
Just saw your 'Twinkle, Twinkle' advert. Beginning had me cringing, as expected, but by the end I had a lump in my throat. Beautiful, much needed campaign. Thank you.
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Dan P. 9 months ago from Cocoa,Fl
GREAT DAY, Thank you for the little boy at the piano. The word of "ENCOURAGEMENT" is 1 of the foundations our house will be built on with LOVE and INTEGRITY
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William A. 10 months ago from Minnesota
I appreciate your spot that reminds us to treat each other encouragingly. Alfred Adler said children need encouragement like plants need water. I think children are not alone in this.
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Christa 12 months ago from Pennsylvania
Never underestimate the impact that your belief and faith in someone can have on their life. That kind of goodness is so powerful that it, alone, can turn the tide of the world. Thank you so much for this beautiful organization and for inspiring me.
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Maria P almost 2 years ago from Miami, Florida
I would like you to show a video where a little school child is crying because of a little bully and a kind teacher stands up for him. Thanks for all you do for others. You are # 1
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Jana A about 2 years ago from California
There is a very valuble class that i believe our president should implement in schools several times throughout the learning experience called Love and Logic. It teaches people how to handle situations and learn from them without the use of pain and put downs. We should all come together to put this in action in all schools today. These tools of encouragement are probably the most effective way to a better life.
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Arlene Sanders about 2 years ago from Raleigh, NC
I just saw the spot on encouragement with the little boy at the piano. It left me with such a great feeling that the mastro took that moment to augment the feeling that the little boy was feeling. Thanks for such a positive spot.
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Bert S about 2 years ago from Florida
At 71, I ignore most commercials on tv. When one of yours is on,I watch it. Keep up the good work!
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Bill H. about 2 years ago from Colorado
Encouragement (little boy at the piano)is the best ever! Never ceases to bring tears to my eyes, thank you...

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