Encourage

This word "Encourage" always bothers me. As a cell leader, we are to be an encourager.

En courage - to give courage. So one must have courage to give courage.

What then is courage?
is it strong or soft? is it nice or nasty? is it clear or confusing? is it solid or fluid? is it formed or formless? is it defined or figured out?

From Latin cor, “heart”. cor : (anatomy) heart (figuratively) soul, mind


And where do I find my courage?
From the questions, the awareness. From the books, the music. From being engaged, from being detached. From the moments, the encounters.


So I guess this is the courage I can give.

(2008.12.04)
I awoke with a formless fear from a nap without dreams.
I went to the bench, sat and watched the night.
The dark enfolded the kiosk where cars drifted by.
I bid the kiosk good-night and made a return to my bed.