Most of us benefit from encouragement in one way or another. Women in particular spend much of their waking hours doing just that, willing our children or our loved ones to do better, or be happier. Sometimes it requires that deep centred, intense 'make or break' motivation, but most of the time it is just gentle, regular, repeated expressions of approval. Whatever form it takes, that warm support is the essence of morale enhancement.You never know quite from which direction that energy will arrive. It's all wrapped in that well known proverb ‘Things happen when you least expect them too.’ Which is so true, they do. And that's probably because there's a spiritual dimension involved in encouragement. Little mood lifting gestures to passing strangers like a knowing smile to a woman strugging with a querulous child or a friendly nod, believe it or not, act as a 'turning point' or lifesaving moment . That’s why I believe we all act as messengers of inspiration in our every day lives, sometimes without even knowing it.
However, it was very flattering to be featured in Jeni Barnett’s LBC Inspirational Women’s Week on Tuesday. The theme was to celebrate the release of Sandra Bullock’s film ‘the Blind Side’ which won her the Oscar. In the movie she plays a mum who stops at nothing to make a difference to a homeless teenager and is based on the true story of All-American football star Michael Oher.
An actress, comedienne and accomplished presenter Jeni’s day time conversation with the general public of London is quite a heroic feat in itself. To be able to sustain and challenge open expression on air requires great stamina as well as a special talent. So it was nice to be one of her guests.
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