The Encouragement Diaries

We often find ourselves having a response to our self worth in relationships that's Innerleithen and, sometimes, unhealthy. Nikki Begg is an experienced counsellor who shares encouraging tips on how to move forward. Nikki can be contacted through www.counselling-directory.org.uk

What 3 Words is great for geolocation, but how interesting would it be to have What 3 Words to describe you - the person. a great way of centering yourself and never feeling lost.

Viv Ella worked as a missionary before settling in Scotland. She talks about seeing miracles and God being very practical close up. Such an interesting and helpful podcast.

A little extract from a wonderful homily on getting a different perspective on why death doesn't need to impact you r 'life' 🙌

Are you drowning under views, opinions and soundbites, especially in the run up to the election, the football and the social media circus? You might enjoy this poem then🤩

A cat, a tree and two gardens - two sets of people praying but who's prayers were answered? 🤗

Growing up in a family of artists, writers and musicianship - granddaughter of Robert Graves - Natalia Farran has lived across three cultures (Spanish, English and Catalan) and travelled widely. From singing with the Spanish National Jazz Orchestra, -and also lead and backing vocals across a wide genre of music, -translating songs for Celine Dion, Bjorn, the Foo Fighters, Jennifer Lopez, to name b...

Mary Smith, armed with a pea shooter and peas, was the last knocker upper - popping peas at windows to waken workers so they wouldn't be late for their shift. Job titles can shut minds or open engagement opportunities and there are some glorious titles going around today🙌 Let me know what you would choose😎

Have you got something in your bucket list but it keeps ending down your priority list? You need a Natalie😇🙌

Need a little peace before the Bank Holiday business - here's a sea soundscape to get you ready🤗

Two true stories of encounters that missed the real opportunity for something even more special - Bono, Bruce Springsteen, the late Queen and a bodyguard 😎

A gentle journey into the whys, how’s, and who’s of connecting to others - often in the simplest and most spontaneous of circumstances😇🙌

Have you ever found that love for someone really motivated you to go the extra mile?

The multi-talented Tony Currie has had a global career in TV, radio and music, yet it was working through grief that created the catalyst for profound - and wonderful - change. And you can listen to his orchestral masterpiece after the podcast 💫

David Sinclair has been a successful Times music correspondent and professional musician with his band, DS4 releasing their latest album Apropos Blues. His perspective on what gives him joy, and the gift of being conscientious, are very inspiring. Check out his beautiful music at https://www.davidsinclairfour.com/

Curiosity is a hallmark of who Robin is. Having travelled widely, written many best selling books, and spoken to audiences all over the world, Robin spent a six year period reflecting on the value of knowing our inner self - and how the wisdom we gain from that, impacts on our ability to love others and live a contented life. You'll be very blessed💝 Available on Amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/WI...

Internationally successful singer songwriter Captain of the Lost Waves Shaun Hunter has an incredible story. His lyrics are poetry in song but it was a multiple car crash that revealed new depths, and an unseen presence, in everything around him. You'll find Captain of the Lost Waves at www.captainofthelostwaves.com and YouTube as well as other platforms 🙌💫

We get dressed every day and in a letter to friends, the writer shared the glorious thought of putting on love as an all-purpose base layer 💫

Stuck in a traffic jam - that tailed back 17 miles -can be frustrating but there are ways of staying positive🥳

Changing our 'position' can totally change outcomes, especially if we have a bit of a stinky stonky attitude or view of things. A plant helped me discover this principle.

The joys of growing into folk singing - you need to find a group if you haven't already.

There's nothing like a good run of Shakespeare's historical plays to get a modern day perspective on his to build healthy relationships!

Louise Samuel wasn't always a baker but when she found the destressing results of baking, she never looked back. And, what gloriously tasty creations have come out of this💫

Seven camels @ 100 litres of water each - would you have offered to get them water from the well?

At 16, after his mother became an acid attack victim, Tumushabe started Render Outreaches to repay kindness into Ugandan communities. His story is a wonderful encouragement for anyone needing inspiration.