Here is a something written by Marianne Williamson, which may encourage everyone to take the plunge into contributing to this thread:

"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that frightens us. We ask ourselves: Who am I to be brilliant, courageous, talented and fabulous ? Actually, who are you *not* to be ? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not help the world. There is nothing enlightening about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It is not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And when we let our light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. When we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others."

So... here goes... I am an encourager. I seek out the good in myself and see it in other people and tell them about it ! This is a wonderful idea for a thread, Bruce. I'll be back to read some more.

With Love,
- jeanie