The Power of Encouragement
Think before you speak – Words do hurt – Say what you mean & mean what you say – Bring encouragement with your conversation – Speak light not darkness.
As wood turners, we live in a very subjective, creative, artistic environment every day. Good can be in the eye of the beholder and not everyone will be able to see the beauty of a particular piece immediately. What you choose to say about something can either encourage someone to try again or perhaps discourage them to the point of giving up. I choose to find the positive in every conversation and bring encouragement regardless. I have decided in advance that I will build everyone up no matter where they are in their particular journey toward becoming the best they can be. Age and experience doesn’t matter to me.
One of the ways we can do this is to remember what it was like when we first started. With regard to turning in public in front of other experienced wood turners, my first time was terrifying! I felt dizzy and light headed, I was sweating profusely, my throat was dry and I had cotton mouth. My hands were trembling and my voice cracked with every other word. To make matters worse, three of the most famous turners in the business were standing at the back of the room watching and I knew they were there. To a man, when it was all over and I was still alive, each one told me how much they enjoyed my presentation and that I should keep it up. The incredible amount of encouragement those simple comments gave me compelled me to move forward and not quit although I do remember throwing up a little bit when it was all over.
Nick Cook will never know just how much he encouraged me in the early days. He had taken the time to show me some methods I was struggling with previously. Dale Nish (founder of Craft Supply, Provo UT) and Nick put on a turning demonstration in Atlanta together and afterwards I showed Nick a Christmas Ornament I had turned. Nick called Dale over to see it, much to my horror. Dale surprisingly asked if he could purchase my ornament and we agreed to a trade for some of his merchandise. The force of that simple vote of confidence propelled me forward like a rocket. These two great men chose to build me up, to encourage me, to move me along a little further on my journey rather than criticize me or point out what I had done wrong. Criticism is easy and destructive. Encouraging comments honestly given require a little more effort, but the rewards can be life altering; I know, I’m living proof. Remember that wherever you go, there you are.
Here is my inspiration for this message: 2Tim 4:2 NIV Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction. Job 16:5 NIV But my mouth would encourage you; comfort from my lips would bring you relief. Rom 12:6-8 NIV We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. . .if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully. 1Thess 5:11 NIV Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.
The 2017 Woodworking Show season is upon us. The first show in Baltimore MD is this Friday. Hope to see you there!
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Sweet Janice and I are scheduled to be at all of these shows. We look forward to seeing you again and we have lots of new items this year. There one open week in the show schedule at the time of this publication. I'm told that shows are in the works and will be announced when arrangements are finalized.
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