Hope is the ability to hear the melody of the future. – Unknown Author
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Welcome back to Renew Inspiration! I cannot believe we’ve celebrated the 4th of July already. Where does the time go? Despite the positive mindset I try to practice daily, it’s been real difficult trying to keep hope alive. Hope is another one of those words that can be defined on a personal level and may change from situation to situation; or person to person. According to the Webster Dictionary, hope is defined as “a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen; a feeling of trust.”
But what does hope mean to you? Do you hope for anything great on today or in the near future? When I think of hope, I think of beauty and positive vibes. Hope is like a beautiful flower that thrives on sunlight and water. In a spiritual sense, hope relies on your daily commitment to God’s Word, meditation, and prayer.
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HOPEFUL LIVING
Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. – Albert Einstein
Hope is seeing light in spite of being surrounded by darkness. Sometimes in life, hope is all we have to hold on to. Believe it or not, hope is a necessary emotion that helps us engage with life. Hope is directly related to our sense of possibility. The greater our perception of possibilities, the greater our hope. Hope is what we feel when we think that life is worth living, when we are happy and thinking positive thoughts. Living a hopeful life is to recognize that everything and everyone matters, even you. Taking care of yourself matters.
Here’s some things you need to focus on:
- Recognize that you can change your life at any time.
- Look for meaning in the most challenging moments.
- Conduct a hope audit of your life. How are you doing in health, work, family, relationships, etc.?
- Shift your expectations and take good care of your health.
- Have a stress reduction strategy, such as meditation, yoga, reading, or writing.
- Create hopeful relationships and learn to forgive.
- Help others see the best in themselves.
- Develop a daily journal writing habit to release negative experiences and emotions.
Many of us need hope to look forward to the future. As you can see, it’s important to embrace hope in all aspects of your life. Unfortunately, when a person has lost hope it can be hard to find motivation again. Remember, happiness and optimism cannot exist without hope, but hope can exist without happiness or optimism. If we fail to reach our possibilities in life, then we experience a feeling of hopelessness and despair.
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JOURNAL PROMPTS
Where there is hope, there is faith. Where there is faith, miracles happen. – Unknown Author
I love journaling because it is a safe place for me to put my feelings and emotions into words, then put my words into action. Remember, journaling is your very own personal journey throughout life, your ups and downs, your successes and failures. In addition, journaling is a powerful way to process events in your life, build self-awareness, get more clarity, and keep yourself on track. Journaling also allows for past reflection, future insight, and present surrender. Keep in mind that this is a journey. Everyone takes their own path. Ready, set, write!
- Define hope and make sure to provide examples.
- What are you hopeful for on today?
- Have you ever given up hope on something or someone?
- Did you ever regain that hope again?
- Describe what hope looks like, feels like, and acts like.
- What words inspire you and make you hopeful?
- What advice would you give a person who has lost hope?
Despite what you may be experiencing in your life right now, never stop believing in hope because miracles happen every day. The importance of hope is immeasurable. Hope engages our creativity and our problem-solving skills. Hope helps us to appreciate life and everything life has to offer. After all, life always offers you a second chance. It’s called tomorrow. Don’t lose hope. You never know what tomorrow will bring!
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KEEP HOPE ALIVE KEEPSAKE
Where there is no vision, there is no hope. – George Washington Carver
Learn from yesterday, live for today, and hope for tomorrow. Please accept this keep hope alive keepsake. Post it on your social media accounts and cherish it always.
SHARING WITH ONE ANOTHER
Never lose hope. Storms make people stronger and never last forever. – Roy T. Bennett
Let’s talk. Have you ever been in a situation where hope kept you afloat? If we’re honest, we all have experienced this feeling at one point or another. Please share your responses in the comment below so we can learn and grow together. I am excited to hear from you. Until next time, stay encouraged, stay healthy, and stay safe!
Believe in yourself today, tomorrow and forever!
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I need to get more intentional with my spiritual life; watching church online sounds so convenient, but with two younger kids, it does not usually go well. In-person services start back up this coming Sunday, but between the limited number of people allowed in and no children’s church or nursery, I’d rather let someone who will actually get to hear the message sit in the pew.
I need to add some short devotions to my daily routine. Thank you for the reminder! I need to nurture my relationship with God if I want to experience/feel more hope in my day to day! Great post Latisha!
Cassie, I am sure you will figure out what’s best for you and your family. Even if that means waking up earlier or staying up later once you put you children to bed.
Hope is what keeps me going! Hope for a better, kinder world. xo
Sandra, you are so right. Hope can bring us a better and kinder world.
Pretty Bird-of-Paradise Photo !
Thanks !
This is post is just wonderful. Hope is what keeps up going and hope is that super power that’s going to make this world a better place!
Vybav, I agree with you my friend. We all need hope in order to become a better person.
I’m not big into spirituality but this was very interesting to read! Thank you for sharing your thoughts here ☺️ x
Kayleigh, thank you for reading and opening your heart to something new.
Beautiful post. So much of positivity especially in such testing times.
Manju, I appreciate the time you spent reading and commenting!