Encouraging is derived from Encourage. Encourage is a synonym of Stimulate. Inspire is a type of Stimulate. Spirit is etymologically related to Inspire. 
Act is a type of Perform. Perform requires Surprise. Surprise is related to Good. 
Encouraging --DerivedFrom--> Encourage <--Synonym--> Stimulate <--IsA-- Inspire <--EtymologicallyRelatedTo-- Spirit 
Act --IsA--> Perform --HasPrerequisite--> Surprise <--RelatedTo--> Good 