Have you ever given someone a high five? Or told them that they could do it? Or shouted on a side line? It feels good to give someone a little encouragement. All too often we are focused on ourselves. Or assume that another person doesn't need or want anyone to interject their thoughts into their lives. But a simple word of encouragement goes a long way. I love to surprise random people with little tidbits of optimism. Seeing their look of gentle shock is reward enough because it means that they have been too jaded to assume that there is a kind word around the corner. Give someone a high five or a word of encouragement today! Tell me what happens :-)
*The picture is an actual instruction on how to give high fives. I know there are some of you out there that are what I like to call, High Five Challenged (you know who you are). Simply look at the elbow of the other person's hand. You will never miss!
