Reassurance always runs out. Reassurance implies that the only reason to go forward is because it’s certain to work. Reassurance is futile.
Encouragement means that someone sees us, understands us and believes in us. Even (especially) when things don’t turnout as we hoped. Encouragement lasts. Encouragement is self-fueling and self-fulfilling.
FROM: Seth Godin Daily Blog Post
REFLECTION:
Reassurance is the feeling of being reassured, of having confidence restored, of having apprehensions dispelled while encouragement is the act of encouraging; incitement to action or to practice (source: WikiDiff)
- How often do you offer encouragement to another?
- Is there someone who needs encouragement now vs. reassurance?
- Do you or someone you love need encouragement?
- I encourage you to take some action today!