Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. ~ Psalm 100:1-3

We are commanded to encourage on another. What exactly does that mean and how do we go about accomplishing that? What is it that hinders our efforts to do this?