Hope Smiles

 

Hope this makes you smile today!

Smiling lifts our spirits and increases our Hope.

Happy Smiling! 🙂

Move Your Axe!

Never give up! Keep your axe of Hope moving!

 

“Hope is not like a lottery ticket you can sit on the sofa and clutch, feeling lucky…. hope is an axe you break down doors with in an emergency.”                                   ~ REBECCA SOLNIT, Hope in the Dark

Did you know Hope is an axe? Not just to break down doors, but to chop away at any obstacle that you may face now or in the future. Are you hoping for something right now and yet you feel like the obstacles are just too big? Well I say stand up, look up and Move Your Axe! 🙂

 

 

More Hope, More Achievement

Break Through Obstacles with Hope

Sometimes the obstacles we face seem almost impossible to overcome. Maybe it’s fear or health issues, doubt, despair, marital problems or the many other things we encounter throughout our lives. Believe it or not, there are opportunities in those obstacles.

How, you may ask. Well, when we face an obstacle and proceed towards it with determination, we prove to ourselves the strength we possess. This in turn increases our Hope that we can actually overcome difficult situations. The next time you face an obstacle remember that anything worth achieving will probably have them.

It’s when you proceed in the strength within you that your Hope will grow and miracles can happen. And if you are currently facing an very difficult obstacle may you be encouraged to gain a new life vision so that you may be filled with Hope! ❤ 🙂

Must We Always Move In Hope?

Resting In Hope

 

Must we always be moving towards our Hopes for them to be fulfilled? I think not. There are times in our journey towards whatever it we may be Hoping for that we just need to sit and rest.

Make sure you pick a good resting point, imagine one like sitting under the above tree. A place that will give you calm, relaxing, even rejuvenating feelings, surrounded by beauty. A place of rest like this allows us to renew our strength for the journey that is often uphill and at times treacherous.

If you are hoping for something and you feel out of energy, take a moment to rest. Then, before you know it, Hope will lift you off your feet as you soar towards the fulfillment of it!

Is Hope Always Paradise?

Hope and Bird of Paradise

 

Have you asked yourself, “Does having Hope create a paradise?” If so, you know it doesn’t. So one may ask, then why should I have Hope? Let me tell you why, because to Hope means everything. One of the beautiful wonders of being human is the capacity to Hope.

In the midst of hoping for something I have often wondered how I could actually have hope when the situation looked completely impossible. That is the beauty of Hope. It lifts us up above the situation and allows us to have a new perspective. When we are faced with a difficult situation or anything that calls for Hope we have a choice to make. We can choose Hope or Hopelessness.

When we choose Hope it gives us strength to continue moving forward. And although it does not create a paradise, it is a thing of beauty that makes our heart sing. So please, choose Hope today! 🙂

The Beauty Of Having Hope

There is no beauty in life more than the beauty of having hope.

I recently captured this photo in my back yard. The beautiful butterfly had landed on the ugly patch of concrete and shell mixture. Until that moment, I had thought that patch had no redeeming value and I couldn’t wait to remove it. When he landed there, it reminded me of times in our lives when we hold onto hope even in the ugliest situations. Then, I got a glimpse of how Hope must appear in the unseen realm, a beautiful reminder of better times ahead. Often we struggle to hang on during the difficult times we experience in our lives. When you encounter one of those times remember, there is beauty just ahead ready to land right in the middle of the ugly. Hope and Blessings to you!! 🙂

Where Does Hope Lead Us?

Have you ever hoped for something so long that it made you wonder if it would ever come to pass? I know I have and yet something caused me to hang on for dear life. Now at times this may take you down the wrong road, but most often it leads you to the fulfillment of that which is hoped for!

I have experienced this many times. Once I held a hope for over 30 years that finally came to pass, another over 15. These were things I wanted with all my heart, things that were good for all involved. I am a firm believer that hope leads us to beautiful places, even if there are twists and turns in the road.

How about you?

Hope Is Moving Again

“I can hardly wait for tomorrow, it means a new life for me each and every day.”  
―     Stanley Kunitz

Looking forward, Hope is moving!

What’s Within Me Is Also Within You

If you fail, try again and again and again. NEVER give up! 🙂

Less Fear More Hope

“There is too much fear and not enough hope.” ~Unknown

We must actively choose Hope. Will you?

There Had To Be Darkness

“There had to be dark and muddy waters so that the sun could have something to background it’s flashing glory.”
― Betty Smith

Darkness does serve a purpose. Life often gets filled with dark and muddy waters. It is in those times that the light can shine its brightest. If there was no darkness, we wouldn’t appreciate the light. The sun represents hope. Each day we are given a new opportunity to see the goodness in our day. I’m sure you have heard it said before, “You can only experience joy in proportion to the amount of sorrow you’ve felt.” So when you are going throught those dark and difficult times, remember the sun will show up again and it will be full of hope and glory! 🙂

Our World Today

Encouraging you to “Look up,” there you will find Hope! 🙂

Tiniest Of Hopes

It is a comfort to know even the tiniest of hopes can get us through the most difficult times. Where there is breath, there is hope. Hang on, a new day is dawning and you shall rise from the ashes! Be encouraged! 🙂 🙂

Giving = Hope

“No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another.”
― Charles Dickens

Giving doesn’t have to be hard or cost anything. It could be as simple as a smile or helping someone elderly cross the street. We can give someone a listening ear or a hand up after they fall. There are so many things we can give in a day and they all inspire hope. Today I encourage you to have a giving heart because it will increase hope in you and others! 🙂

The Power Of Possibility

“It’s the possibility that keeps me going, not the guarantee.”
― Nicholas Sparks

The word possible refers to that which may come about or take place. If you can focus on the fact that something is possible, without a guarantee it will happen, you will set yourself free. There are very few guarantees in life, except for the reality that our mortal bodies will cease to exist at some point, while we are still alive we will HAVE to use the restroom and sooner or later we will HAVE to sleep. Because life has few guarantees, doesn’t it make sense to focus on what is possible? Believing in possibilities allows us to envision a future full of promise and provides strength in today to get us there one step at a time. Do you believe in possibilities?

Follow Your Dreams

Let me see you hearts! May they be full of Hope! 🙂

Love And Hope

This morning while I was in my garden watering the plants, a baby bunny hopped right up to me. He stopped about 12 inches from my feet and started eating some grass. I stood there in awe. It was so precious. As I stood there watching him, I felt love flood my heart. I knew in that moment it was the love emanating from me that gave that little bunny the green light to come near me.

Love is unconditional. Love matters. And it is the only thing I have to give in my current situation. Last week I received some life shattering news. My only grandchild was diagnosed with a devastating disease that typically causes premature death. My heart is torn almost in two and yet, I remain in love.

I had asked my grandson several years ago, “what is hope?”and he answered, “it’s love.” Hope is Love and Love is Hope. They operate together and now more than ever I am centering myself on the two of them. Although I do not know what the future holds, I know who holds the future and He is Love. There, I shall remain.

Muscular Dystrophy Drug Offers Hope

Sending out lots of hope to all those whos lives are affected by muscular dystrophy.

Hope In Action

“When you do nothing, you feel overwhelmed and powerless. But when you get involved, you feel the sense of hope and accomplishment that comes from knowing you are working to make things better.” ~Albert Einstein

Each new day provides us with an opportunity to be active in our hope. When we are doing something, large or small, to improve our situation or that of another, we increase our hope. Hope in action makes a difference. Move in it today! 🙂

Hope To Carry On

You can make it through this moment!

Walk In The Light

“Each day means a new twenty-four hours. Each day means everything’s possible again. You live in the moment, you take it all one day at a time. You try to walk in the light”  ― Marie Lu

The light is always there, hope is alive and well. Each and every day we have a new opportunity to walk in hope. No matter how dark your day may seem, the light will always prevail.

May you be filled with hope and light! 🙂 🙂

Let Your Hope Make You Glad

Hope can and does inspire gladness.

Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer Romans 12:12

Go For It

You CAN Do It!!!! 🙂

Out Of Anything

“But you can build a future out of anything. A scrap, a flicker. The desire to go forward, slowly, one foot at a time. You can build an airy city out of ruins.”               ― Lauren Oliver

Hope can spring forth from a scrap, a flicker, even a speck. It’s true you can build a future out of ANYTHING. No matter what you are going through at this moment or how bleak it may look, hope remains. It is ever-present and always waiting to be embraced. So, take one step and then the next, your future awaits! 🙂

Hello Hope

Have you said hello to Hope today? If not, consider this your invitation! 🙂

Create the Future You Imagine

Have Hope and Believe in Yourself!

People Helping People

Will you help 3?

The Rainbow Is Always There

“There’s a rainbow in the sky, all the time, don’t be blind” ~Ziggy Marley

No matter how things may look  at this moment, there is a rainbow somewhere in the sky right now. Take a look around and you will find it. It may not be at first glance, but it is there. The rainbow represents hope. It is a symbol that reminds us the sun is coming out again. If it is raining where you are, keep moving. Soon you will be at the edge of the rain and the rainbow will appear.

Wishing you all Hope and Blessings! 🙂 🙂

Remember…

To yourself and others!

Hope Now ~ Addison Road

Everything rides on Hope Now!

How To Keep Your Hopes Up

WikiHow has some very good steps on how to keep your hopes up. Check it out WikiHow

Never Give Up

There are times in our lives when we feel like we can’t go on anymore. I’m here to remind us to never give up! When life hits you hard, Look within and find Hope! Join me and share your hope with someone today!

Hope and Blessings to you! 🙂 🙂

What A Wonderful World

We are all in this together. It is a wonderful world FULL of HOPE! 🙂

Believe It

“There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind.”
―    C.S. Lewis

Even if you don’t feel it at the moment, better things are headed your way. And if you feel the better right now, get ready, because better than better is about to arrive. Hope is alive and well and with you now. So go ahead, try it on and you will be lifted up! 🙂 🙂

From Hope To Hope

The natural flights of the human mind are not from pleasure to pleasure, but from hope to hope.” ~ Samuel Johnson

Have you ever wondered what really moves us from one place to the next? If you break it all the way down, you find hope. Hope moves us. It down right propels us, even when we think we have come to the end. Hope gives us a second wind, and a third, a forth, its power is endless. However, we must first choose it. Once we embrace hope, the sky’s the limit. You see, to hope is human and the mind craves it. Empower yourself!

Choose Hope Now! 🙂 🙂

A Better Place

I have Hope, together we can make this world a better place!

Cultivate Hope

“We are ready to despair too soon, we are ready to say, ‘What’s the good of doing anything?’ Hope is the virtue we should cultivate most in this present day and age.”
― Agatha Christie

Agatha Christie’s words on “hope in this present day and age” are even truer today than when she spoke them many years ago. There are things that show up in our life, sometimes too often, beckoning us to fall into despair. Hope is a choice. When we choose to cultivate it in our lives we color our journey with the power to overcome despair. Hope is a virtue worthy of cultivating.

Choose Hope Now! 🙂

I Carry Your Heart With Me

May you always have someone who carries your heart! 🙂

Kind Words

Kind  words are a creative force, a power that concurs in the building up of all that  is good, and energy that showers blessings upon the world.
Lawrence  G. Lovasik

Our words have incredible power. They can encourage and uplift those around us, and strengthen their hope. Or they can tear down the spirit of another. We have a choice to make. Will our words be full of kindness or bitterness? When kind words are spoken the spirit is lifted up and hope grows. Let’s speak more kind words! 🙂

Good People

Do you?

Hope – How To Grow It

Another Hope Messenger sharing good advice! 🙂

Be Radical

“This is radical hope.  Hope in the face of a firing squad.  Hope in the face of facts, of overriding evidence to the contrary, of having not the slightest clue of how it might be realized, but choosing hope nonetheless.”  – Julie E. Neraas

Today may be a difficult day, maybe even the worst of days and yet, there is still hope. No matter how low you go, there is still hope. It is always there waiting for you to choose it. Be radical, make hope possible. Choose it Now!

Hope and Blessings to you! 🙂 🙂

Hope And Miracles

“Hope is the companion of power, and mother of success; for who so hopes strongly has within him the gift of miracles.”
― Samuel Smiles

Hope is always there. Will you choose to believe in it? Once you do, never stop. Hope has a power that is manifested through faith. Together, hope and faith sets the stage for miracles. Choose Hope Now!! 🙂 🙂 🙂

Experts Offer Hope

Tampa Bay Times

Join me in sharing Hope and sending prayers to this little girl.

Ireland Nugent lost her lower legs to lawn mower blades on Wednesday, and few things make the accident more heartbreaking than the fact that she’s only 2½ years old. Experts say kids who lose limbs adjust to prosthetics quickly. Read more

Ginny Owens :: If You Want Me To

Because you love me the way you do…

Freedom In Hope

I only ask to be free. The butterflies are free. Mankind will surely not deny to Harold Skimpole what it concedes to the butterflies!

CHARLES DICKENS

There is freedom in hope. Let your hopes set you free!

Let Go – Grow Hope

“Renew, release, let go. Yesterday’s gone. There’s nothing you can do to bring it back. You can’t “should’ve” done something. You can only DO something. Renew yourself. Release that attachment. Today is a new day!”
―    Steve Maraboli

Want to grow your Hope? Let go of old hurts and things of the past. There is not a thing we can do to change yesterday. However, we can have a better today and an even more wonderful tomorrow when we let go of the heaviness yesterday can bring. When you carry that hurt around it continually causes that injury to fester. Letting go allows the wound to heal. Healing ushers in Hope.

Let Go and Grow Hope!

You Matter Very Much

We are all in this together! Hope and Blessings to you! 🙂

40 Inspirational Speeches in 2 Minutes

Some inspiration for your day!

A World Of Hope

“He thought there was no hope for him.

Me? I couldn’t imagine a world without hope.”  ― Richelle Mead

This world is not an easy place to dwell, no doubt. There are times when it seems that everything is at war with what we seek. And yet, Hope is always there on the horizon calling us forward. Moving in it is a choice we must actively make. If you have been thinking there is no hope for you, I am here to tell you there is, guaranteed. Do you have Hope now? Be a Hope Messenger and share it with someone in need. We can help others see a way when they can’t see their own. Hope and Blessings to you! 🙂 🙂

Grow Hope

There are many ways to grow hope. We can choose to do things that makes us happy. When we are happy our hope increases. Another way to grow hope is to choose it. We have to want hope to actually grow it. Be positive. Look on the bright side of things. Build your endurance. It is key to growing your hope. Choose hope, be happy, stay positive, keep going and you will grow your hope step by step! 🙂 🙂

Thank You

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!

I would like to thank everyone who has liked or commented on a post, as well as all of you who are following this blog. I value each and every one of you and this world is a better place as we all join our hope together. Hope and Blessings to you! 🙂

Easter Hope

Titus 2:12-14 

12 It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, 13 while we wait for the blessed hope-the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, 14 who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good.

May the Hope of Easter fill your hearts full!

Hope Against The Odds

“To hope under the most extreme circumstances is an act of defiance that permits a person to live his life on his own terms. It is part of the human spirit to endure and give a miracle a chance to happen.”
― Jerome Groopman

Are you facing a challenge? Hoping against all hope allows us to press on even in hopeless situations.  Life tends to dish out some extreme circumstances. However, the human spirit has the ability to endure far more than we can imagine. When we choose to hope against those odds something wonderful happens. We open the way for miracles to happen. If you are now dealing with what seems like a hopeless situation I encourage you to choose to hope against the odds!

Joining my hope with yours! Hope and Blessings to you!!!!!! 🙂 🙂

Hope, Hope, Hope

“No. Don’t give up hope just yet. It’s the last thing to go. When you have lost hope, you have lost everything. And when you think all is lost, when all is dire and bleak, there is always hope.”  ―    Pittacus Lore

Hope, Hope, Hope! There is ALWAYS Hope!

Ribbons of Hope: Maggie’s True Story of Help & Hope for Teen Suicide Prevention

If you or someone you know has thought about suicide, please, watch this video.

There is help and hope.

 

 

Acceptance Increases Hope

“Understanding is the first step to acceptance, and only with acceptance can there be recovery.”
―    J.K. Rowling

“For after all, the best thing one can do when it is raining is let it rain.”
―    Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

“My happiness grows in direct proportion to my acceptance, and in inverse proportion to my expectations.”
―    Michael J. Fox

There is freedom that comes when we can accept ourselves, others and our circumstances. Although it is not always easy, there is no better way to live. Wikipedia tells us “Acceptance in human psychology is a person’s assent to the reality of a situation, recognizing a process or condition (often a negative or uncomfortable situation) without attempting to change it, protest, or exit.” With acceptance comes peace. Accepting a difficult situation does not mean we must give up hope. Instead, acceptance increases our hope. When we have peace in our heart through acceptance, our hope is able to rise above our circumstances. Most of us are faced with things we must accept on a daily basis. Rather than struggle with it, accept it.

May you be full of Hope and Acceptance! 🙂 🙂

Hope’s Partners – A New Day

“Every new day is a once in a lifetime event. How much more exciting would our lives be if we embraced this truth and lived accordingly?!”
―    Steve Maraboli

We can always count on the hope of a new day and all the opportunity it brings. No matter what happened yesterday, today holds new promise and tomorrow even more. When life threatens to dash your dreams, there’s always a brand new day on the way! So don’t give up or give in, look up and see hope is new each day!

Gimme Shelter | Playing For Change

 

It is in the shelter of each other that the people live. ~Irish Proverb

Here Comes The Sun

Nina Simone lifting us with a reminder “Here Comes The Sun.”

 

 

 

A Force Of Nature

“Hope is a force of nature. Don’t let anyone tell you different.”
― Jim Butcher

According to Wikipedia, a force of nature is a natural phenomenon that humans cannot control. Hope is a force, not a feeling. I believe hope is a force of nature. I also believe we all have it at our core. Hope is our foundation, built by this force of nature. It is not something we can control, in that, it is there regardless of what we do. The action we must take is choosing to harness its power, allowing it to propel us forward.  Will you choose it?

Higher Ground | Playing For Change

Higher Ground | Playing For Change
Lets keep on trying until we reach a higher ground! Together there is Hope!

 

 

No Vision No Hope

“Where there is no vision, there is no hope.”

– George Washington Carver

“Where there is no vision, the people perish” ~Proverbs 29:18 King James version

Do you have vision? Dictionary.com tells us to have vision means-the act or power of anticipating that which will or may come to be: an experience in which a personage, thing, or event appears vividly or credibly to the mind, although not actually present, often under the influence of a divine or other agency: something seen or otherwise perceived during such an experience: The vision revealed its message: a vivid, imaginative conception or anticipation.

We all have the capacity for having vision. We must set our minds to it and then act on it before we see it with the naked eye. Having vision creates an atmosphere for hope. It’s true, no vision, no hope. Without hope, we cease to want to live. Look inside and find your vision.

May you be full of hope and vision!

Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things

There is hope for each and every one of us. Keep your dreams alive!

Hope In Tomorrow

“When today fails to offer the justification for hope, tomorrow becomes the only grail worth pursuing.”
― Christopher Bigsby

When a day passes and your hope has not manifested, don’t give up on it. Tomorrow always brings another opportunity for it to shine. Don’t let you hope die in today for there is hope in tomorrow!

Hope In Joined Hands

“In joined hands there is still some token of hope, in the clinched fist none.”
― Victor Hugo

I’m sure you’ve heard the saying “to hope is human.” We can only be human together. When we join our hands one to another, hope grows. Too often hands are tight fisted, clinched in hate and discord. It’s time to come together in one accord with growing hope as our intention.

Will you join me?

Zig Ziglar on Hope

Zig speaks of Hope and inspires many!

Trust Your Heart

“Never give up hope, though the world seems to come to an end. Always trust your heart and you’ll have hope.”
~Shanyn Pace

Sometimes the happenings of this world can distract us from our path. Those are the times when we need to listen to our heart. If we do, it will tell us not to give up, to have hope. Let’s face it, our planet isn’t the easiest place to exist. However, we have within us an eternal flame that will always light the way if we go with all our heart.

So never give up hope and trust your heart. 🙂

To Hope Is Human

“To hope under the most extreme circumstances is an act of defiance that permits a person to live his life on his own terms. It is part of the human spirit to endure and give a miracle a chance to happen.”
― Jerome Groopman

We all have it within us, this thing called hope. Sometimes it’s a banging drum and sometimes it’s just a distant echo. However, it is always there. Hope allows us to continue moving forward when reason tells us to quit. I am truly grateful for its power. Many times I would have crumbled under life’s blows without it. The human spirit is an amazing creation and to hope is human.

Hope and Blessings to you! 🙂

Smile

“If you’re reading this…
Congratulations, you’re alive.
If that’s not something to smile about,
then I don’t know what is.”
― Chad Sugg

Every morning that we wake up above the ground, there is hope. Celebrate your life today. Smile, it will warm your soul as well as those around you.

Hope and Blessings to all of you!

Hope Through Music

I don’t usually post two videos in a row, but I had to share this one today. If you haven’t seen this video, I highly recommend it.

Watching this will lift your heart, guaranteed!

A Servant’s Heart

The  true character of ministry is a servant’s heart.
~Harold  Warner

Every day you provide your bodies with good to keep them from failing. In the
same way your good works should be the daily nourishment of your hearts. Your
bodies are fed with food and your spirit with good works. You aren’t to deny your soul, which is going to live forever, what you grant to your body, which is going to die. ~Anonymous

A Hope Messenger has a servant’s heart. In love, I serve others with a servant’s heart. I am determined to give my time, resources, expertise and praise freely to others. I am a Hope Messenger.

Will you join me and become a Hope Messenger too?

Increase Faith To Increase Hope

“Sometimes beautiful things come into our lives out of nowhere. We can’t always understand them, but we have to trust in them. I know you want to question everything, but sometimes it pays to just have a little faith.”
―    Lauren Kate

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. ~Hebrews 11:1

Faith involves a transformation of a person through the renewing and restoring work of the Holy Spirit. It allows us to believe in something before we see it. Faith is an important hope partner. It allows us to hope in confidence and know that what we are hoping for will jump into being, even when all odds are against it. If you want to increase the strength of your hope, increase your faith!

Your Hopes And Dreams

“We need men who can dream of things that never were.”
~John F. Kennedy

What are your hopes and dreams? If you please, share them here!

One of my greatest hopes is to see a wave of hope fill the entire earth.

Jessica’s “Daily Affirmation”

This little girl will fill your heart with Hope! 🙂

Someone’s Rainbow

“Be a rainbow in someone else’s cloud.”
~Maya Angelou in Letter to My Daughter

Rainbows are such a beautiful phenomena that please even the hardest of people. When a rainbow is used in a quote, poem, literature or a saying they are used as a metaphor for hope and happiness. ~D. Sharon Pruitt

We all have days when nothing but gray clouds can be seen for miles. Days where we hang our heads low and beat ourselves up inside. I’m sure you’ve known the feeling at some point or another. Those are the days when we need someone to be our rainbow. Someone to be a burst of light into a cold and dreary day. When we catch a glimpse of the beautiful colors that shine forth, we are lifted above our circumstances. Rainbows are a symbol of hope. Be a Hope Messenger, be someone’s rainbow.

It All Can Be Done

Nahko Bear & Dustin Thomas reminding us it all can be done! Hope abounds! Pay close attention to the music coming from the human instrument on stage.

Always

Reminding you, no matter what you are going through, there is always hope!

 

Drifting

This is some amazing music and it is sure to inspire a hopeful heart!

Dreams And Rainbows

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”
Eleanor Roosevelt

Dreams really do color our world with rainbows of hope. And rainbows have always been a symbol of hope that the storm is passing. A reminder that the sun will shine again. Dare to dream. In doing so your life will be full of hope!

Hope Has Wings

What Is Hope?

It is the foundation of our existence, a powerful force, not a feeling. Feelings fail us, but hope launches us into perseverance. We must harness the power of hope, making it a daily choice.

Choosing hope causes us to believe things really can change.

Hope is critical to our well-being. As we embrace hope, it propels us forward above all obstacles, and we are lifted up! ~ Tammy Taylor

Seeds Of Possibility

“Plant seeds of happiness, hope, success, and love; it will come back to you in abundance. This is the law of nature.” ~ Steve Maraboli

There are a lot of unknowns in life. Sometimes, we fear these unknowns. I’m here to encourage you to cherish them. The unknowns are like seeds we can plant. And remember, just because your past didn’t turn out the way you wanted, it doesn’t mean that has to be your future.

Scatter the seeds all around, because not every seed will sprout, however some will grow into miraculous things. Make sure you tend to them once planted. Freshly planted seeds need to be nurtured with love. Have faith in your seeds. Some take time to become visible and some grow very slowly. When you become a gardener of life, what you hope for has the best chance of sprouting into existence. Happy growing! 🙂

Rules For Being Human

To hope is human. This is a great video about being human!

Are You A Caterpillar?

“What the caterpillar calls the end of the world the master calls a butterfly.”
~Richard Bach

Life can be challenging at times, that’s for sure. During these challenges we often feel like the world is about to end. When this happens, don’t give up hope. Hang on caterpillar, your wings are about to arrive!

Hope’s Partners ~ Love

                 “Love is that condition in which the happiness of another person                       is essential to your own.”
―    Robert A. Heinlein

                      On this Valentine’s Day share your heart with a loved one                    and grow the hope between you!

Think Different

I choose to think different.

I believe joining our Hope together can change the world.

Will you join me?

Hope’s Partners – Forgiveness

“To err is human, to forgive, divine.”
―    Alexander Pope

“The truth is, unless you let go, unless you forgive yourself, unless you forgive the situation, unless you realize that the situation is over, you cannot move forward.”
―    Steve Maraboli

Forgiveness is key to increasing our hope. When we choose not to forgive, we are really injuring ourselves. Letting go of grudges, resentment, indignation or anger by forgiving ourselves and others sets us free. In this freedom we become better connected to hope and more equipped to harness hope’s power. Forgiveness is a gift we give to ourselves. It allows us to soar above our circumstances.

Choose Forgiveness Now!

Hope ~ Must We Look For It?

“Hope does not necessarily take the form of excessive confidence; rather it involves the single willingness to take the next step.”

Stanley Hauerwas

Our hopes shape us. The choice is ours, Hope or hopelessness. Sometimes hope hurts. It’s like a burning, searing pain deep in the soul. As we long for what we hope for and yet live in what we see, we question whether to press on or give in to defeat.

It is during these times we must look for the hope inside of us. Hope is something you cannot see and is often unexplainable. It exists only deep within the individual experiencing the power it possesses. Hope must be harnessed. When we choose it, it gives us strength. Then we can take one step at a time toward our hopes. Choose Hope Now!

There’s Hope

India Arie reminding us there’s hope!

Open Doors

“Though you are disappointed in hope; never let hope fail you! Though one door is shut, there are thousands still open to you.”

– Ruckett

There are times when what we are hoping for is lost. During those times we may feel like giving up on life. It’s as though a door has been slammed shut right in front of us. When you face this experience remember to look around and see there really are other open doors. Our hope is never really lost. Sometimes we must pick it up and move it to another doorway. Never, ever give up on hope itself!

Good Hope

This song is inspirational!

A Better Future

“Hope is what motivates us to work hard and get things done. It’s the idea that something better will happen in the future because of what we do.”

– George Anderton

At one point or another each of us have experienced some kind of pain. Some shed more tears than others. However, all of us have shed our fair share. A heartbreak has visited each one of us at some point as well. Life is not always blue skies and white clouds. When these difficult times come we have a choice to make. We can wallow in the pain, tears and heartbreak or we can choose to see the future through hope’s kaleidoscope . Hope allows us to see beyond the circumstances that often brings us to our knees. It also provides a gift that takes us places nothing else can duplicate. Want to see a better future? Choose Hope Now!

Hope Parade

I hope you enjoy this parade of butterflies! May you be Blessed!

The Darkest Of Times

“Even in the darkest of times hope shines through.”
-Unknown

The phrase “darkest of times” isn’t referring to being in the dark without any light. It is relating to those difficult times in our lives when it seems as though the end is near. Situations like the loss of a loved one or facing a serious health issue, the end of a marriage and so many more.

The difficult times can make us feel as though the sun will never shine again. It can drain us of most of our energy. However, even during life’s most trying times hope still shines through for us.

Although sometimes it’s so dark all around us that we cannot see with our human eyes. We must reach down and find the hope that lies within us to navigate our way through the darkness. Hope is a powerful force that whispers “get up, keep going.” It is our assurance in the dark that the light will return.

Are you facing one of life’s darkest of times? Hold on, your current situation is not the end of the story. Grasp hold of hope and the light will begin to shine through the darkness, growing brighter by each passing moment. Sharing hope with you to help see you through to the other side!

Hopes Not Hurts

“Let your hopes, not your hurts, shape your future.”

– Robert H. Schuller

We have all experienced hurt at one time or another. No one can escape it. However, we can choose whether or not it will affect our future. Hurt comes in many forms through people in our lives or circumstances that create bad situations. Regardless of how the hurt occurs, we can embrace a better future by working through and letting go of the pain it creates.

Once we let go, we have the freedom to hope for better days ahead. Using hope to shape the future will have powerful results. Are you holding onto old hurts? Do you long for a better future? Choose Hope Now!

Road Of Hope

“Hope is like a road in the country; there was never a road, but when many people walk on it, the road comes into existence.”

– Lin Yutang

I’m sure you’ve heard the saying “Take the road less traveled.” I believe it takes hope to travel that road. Have you ever stood at the edge of something and wondered if you really wanted to take the risk? Choosing hope is a risk at times. And I’m not talking about the “I hope it doesn’t rain today” kind of hope. I’m talking about “I hope my son comes home from active duty safely”, “I hope this is the right career for my future” or “I hope my wife beats this cancer” kind of hope. Hoping for these kinds of things can try our resolve to hang in and keep going. During these times we can reach out for others and the hope they carry. We were created to interact with each other and exchange energy. We all have hope within and when we share it with each other, its power can give us the strength to keep walking on the road of hope. Reach out and gain the strength to hope for what may seem impossible at this moment. Let’s walk the road together!

Famous Failures

NEVER give up Hope on yourself! You just may be three feet from gold! Keep going and you WILL get there! 🙂

 

Powerful Instruments

                                                                                                                                                       “Life is meaningless only if we allow it to be.

Each of us has the power to give life meaning, to make our time and our bodies and our words into instruments of love and hope.” – Tom Head

No matter what we are going through, Hope is available if we choose it. Choosing hope over despair will always be the best choice. Once chosen, the power it creates is an unstoppable force. The once impossible situation becomes possible. Then, when we use our time, our bodies and our words to create a symphony, life has new meaning. As we gain this new position, it is then we can use our powerful instruments to uplift others with our hope and love.

High Tide

“Every one of us is called upon, perhaps many times, to start a new life. A frightening diagnosis, a marriage, a move, loss of a job…And onward full-tilt we go, pitched and wrecked and absurdly resolute, driven in spite of everything to make good on a new shore. To be hopeful, to embrace one possibility after another–that is surely the basic instinct…Crying out: High tide! Time to move out into the glorious debris. Time to take this life for what it is.”

― Barbara Kingsolver

I’m sure you’ve heard the term, “come hell or high water” at one time or another. When a high tide comes, it is then that we must grasp hold of hope and not let go. Hope will see us through every time. It is time to embrace hope, will you?

Song For The Lonely

The lyrics to this song are my words to you!

“This is a song for the lonely
Can you hear me tonight
For the broken hearted, battle scarred
I’ll be by your side
And this is a song for the lonely
When your dreams won’t come true
Can you hear this prayer
‘Cause someone’s there for you

(Don’t give up)
So let it find you
(Just hold on)
Wherever you may go
(Don’t give up)
I’m right beside you
You don’t have to look no more
You don’t have to look no more, oh no

It’s gonna be alright
It’s gonna be alright
It’s gonna be alright” Cher- Song For The Lonely

 

Sharing Hope from my heart to yours! 🙂