The Kindness of a Shove

"The greatest joys in life are found not only in what we do and feel, but also in our quiet hopes and labors for others."
~ Bryant McGill

There are times when encouragement from a friend is needed.  And then, there are times when we need something a bit stronger than encouragement -- a verbal shove, perhaps.  Or even one via text.

Recently, I needed to send a difficult letter regarding a business matter.  I drafted the letter, tweaked the letter, asked friends for advice on the letter...  But I had not sent the letter.  And then I received the shove.  More than one, actually.  That firm encouragement was exactly what I needed -- the letter is off!