Keep that glimmer of hope alive. Even when it seems the darkest, when it seems like a win is highly improbable, it's important to stay hopeful. Because it might not be probable, but that doesn't mean it isn't possible. Anything is possible. And, miracles happen all the time. Your existence is proof of that. Keep … Continue reading Possible
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Hope
Hope can feel good, until it stays too long at the party. When all you've been doing is holding on to the hope that something will change, yet nothing has changed for a while, then hope is getting in the way. Hope can also be a stalling tactic. Try getting into action. Take some kind … Continue reading Hope
Hope
Hope can be tricky. On the one hand, it can be your only saving grace. Holding on to hope can sometimes be the only thing that's keeping you going. On the other hand, it can end up being an unhealthy addiction. You might not choose to move on if you stay stuck holding on to … Continue reading Hope
All Things
When we think in human terms, it can be easy to feel hopeless, because humans are fallible. But I have a personal mantra that I remind myself with daily, which is the fact that there is always more to the story. And especially when things seems to get real dark and hopeless, I have to … Continue reading All Things
Overthinking
It's the moments when I'm not thinking so much about how things should be, that I feel the most alive. There's a big difference between thinking about life, and living it. I only hope I can remember that more often, especially whenever I tend to overthink things. Those are the times when I hope I … Continue reading Overthinking
Peace
The Dalai Lama says World Peace begins with Inner Peace. It all begins with you. How peaceful are you inside? There are so many things in the world to be angry over. So many things to judge. So much evil to hate. But those emotions do not bring peace to you, and will never bring … Continue reading Peace
Light
Challenges in life, and troubling situations can cause such despair, but it's crucial to remember that there is a higher power, always available for us to turn to. Even in the darkest situations, we can ask what can we learn from it, and how can we help bring light through to it. Genesis 50:20 says: … Continue reading Light
Yesterday is Gone
Yesterday is gone. Whether it was good, bad, ugly or any combination of it all, it's done, gone and no more. It's only still bothering you if you're looking at it in the rear view mirror. The thing about that is, if you're focused on the rear view mirror, then you can't see what's ahead, … Continue reading Yesterday is Gone
Hope and Peace
On this Easter Sunday, we are reminded of the message of hope as given from the story of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Hope and a fresh start for a new chapter. A new chapter for us all, and a renewal of a commitment of mine. I pray to the Holy Spirit to let my … Continue reading Hope and Peace
Look For the Helpers
My hero, Fred Rogers, would share this wisdom his mother gave to him as a boy whenever he saw scary things in the news. She would say, "Look for the helpers, you will always find people who are helping." He summed it up as, "If you look for the helpers, you'll know that there is … Continue reading Look For the Helpers