August 11, 2025

I believe that, deep down, everyone desires to be an encourager—even those who seem the most negative. We all want to have a positive influence on the lives of others, and we have the ability to do so. If you want to uplift people and add value to their lives, keep the following points in mind:

• Encouragers Commit Themselves to Encouraging Others Daily. Roman philosopher Lucius Annaeus Seneca observed, “Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for kindness.” If you want to uplift others, do it every day.

• Encouragers Know the Little Difference That Separates Hurting and Helping. The small actions you take each day can have a bigger impact on others than you may realize. You can improve or worsen someone else's life through your choices today. Use that power wisely.

• Encouragers Initiate the Positive in a Negative Environment. Being positive in a positive or neutral environment is one thing; being an instrument of change in a negative environment is another. This is the challenge that encouragers strive to embrace.

• Encouragers Understand Life Is Not a Dress Rehearsal. Here’s a quote I have always loved: “I expect to pass through this world but once. Therefore, any good that I can do or any kindness that I can show to a fellow creature, let me do it now. Let me not defer or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again.” People who uplift others do not wait until tomorrow or for a “better” day to help. They take action now!

Anyone can become an encourager. You don’t need to be wealthy. You don’t have to be a genius. You don’t need to have everything figured out. All you need to do is care about people and take the initiative.

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Intentionally Own It! What personalized growth does this message encourage me to pursue, and why does it matter? When will I take action, and what value will it add to my life and the lives of others when I do?