Time to Step Up

I know I?ve been remiss. What about you ? When was the last time you piled some of these words on someone.

(From my in-box)

I'm proud of you?..Way to go!?..Bingo--you did it?..Magnificent?..I knew you could do it?..What a good helper?..You're very special to me?..I trust you?. What a treasure?..Hurray for you!?.Beautiful work?..You're a real trooper??.Well done?..That's so creative?..You make my day?..You're a joy?..Give me a big hug?..You're such a good listener?..You figured it out?..I love you?.. You're so responsible?..You remembered?..You're the best?..You sure tried hard?..I've got to hand it to you?..I couldn't be prouder of you?..You light up my day?..My buttons are popping off?..I'm praying for you?..You're wonderful.. I'm behind you.

Perhaps, if more children and adults heard these words, there'd be less violence, less destructive and self-destructive behavior. We might even have to try to figure out what to do with empty prison cells. That'd be the kind of problem we'd like to have to deal with.

Reach out not only to those near to you, but also to those who are more distant.

Take the time today, tomorrow, next week, even next year to share words that build up those around you. Take the time; make the effort to encourage them, to help them strive to do their best and to be their best. Give them the words, show your faith and trust in them.