The Encouragement Manifesto
When we ran a small business, there were values at its heart
It was owner-run; just the two of us. So the way we worked, who we were, was never written down as such. It was in our hearts. We are pretty sure it was clear to our customers who we were and what was important to us. We worked hard to be consistent, to celebrate others and to stay positive and optimistic. Our business was built on the successes and strengths of others; kindness and generosity were keystones. We only talked about value, not price; slowly, gently, we built a community. We gathered up and shared inspiring stories and we sought to be a pebble in the pond, creating ripples.
These values are now at the heart of The Encouragement Manifesto
We asked some folk we trust, who live and work in the way we do, to interpret the values in their own words
A Love Letter to Melancholy
Inspired and inspiring writing from Joel Duntin, who generously mines the dark places to make a compelling case for the underlying optimism and hope to be found in embracing melancholy
Hope Shines Brightest
The astonishingly resilient Nia Davies seeks answers about her son’s condition, never giving up hope that his health will improve. So inspiring.