Photo and Commentary 2025 by Russell Jurgensen
Thursday, August 14, 2025
This summer we have managed to get out on paddle boards multiple times, which is only surprising because last year we had not really thought about paddle boards. Our daughter told us how much fun they are, so we gave it a try. She must be a good encourager because she convinced several other people as well.
On this particular day she got ten people out on the lake with nine paddle boards. A few are out of the picture.
It makes me think about the power of a little encouragement. A few simple words leads to a few simple actions, which leads to something exceptional.
On the flip side, you can imagine how a few discouraging words can potentially paralize people into inaction.
I sometimes wonder if encouragement can be a superpower we all can use.
It looks like rain this weekend, but hopefully there will be chances to get a flotilla out on the water again.