''The radiant glow of the eternal Light remains unwavering, whispering with gentle conviction, "I AM the beacon of hope, illuminating the path forward." Embrace its brilliance and embrace a brighter future.''
To first define what hope is and how to have it, let's start with what hope is not. Let's look at hopelessness. Here is how one person felt during a period of deep depression.
Finding a way through and having a clear direction. Make sure that you see how the steps you need to take will lead you out of the darkness. If friends, family, or a professional are helping you see the way, have them explain to you how the steps you are taking will lead to the results you want.
Find a role model(s) that will show you the way. There are people you know who have overcome tremendous hardships. Seek them out. Ask them. Here is another resource: Messages of Hope.
Do what you can. When you are hopeless, take things step by step, doing things that you know you can do. Break the cycle of your routine.
Act and be kind to others. Being kind and loving will have a dramatic effect on your mental state and your total outlook on life. Kindness triggers the release of brain chemicals, that are natural anti-depressants. Acts of kindness reduce stress and pain.
''The future vanished completely, plunging everything into darkness. A profound sense of emptiness prevailed, stripping away any meaning. Memories of joy or success were overshadowed by regrets and failures. The present seemed devoid of positivity, and the future held no hope. I felt lost, with no guiding compass or center. However, emerging from that darkness, everything appeared different. What I once valued most seemed insignificant, while what I overlooked became essential. Money and career success faded to the sidelines, while relationships and spirituality took center stage. It almost felt like magic, as if it happened effortlessly. It was only by losing everything that I realized what truly matters in life.''
It is well known that when animals find themselves in difficult situations they cannot control, they stop trying to escape. They lose hope, and they become passive. They stop taking action. We can and sometimes do act the same. What is the antidote to this feeling of hopelessness? Action. Let's look...
Find a role model(s) that will show you the way. There are people you know who have overcome tremendous hardships. Seek them out. Ask them. Here is another resource: Messages of Hope.
''Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things.''
— Stephen King
Do what you can. When you are hopeless, take things step by step, doing things that you know you can do. Break the cycle of your routine.
Act and be kind to others. Being kind and loving will have a dramatic effect on your mental state and your total outlook on life. Kindness triggers the release of brain chemicals, that are natural anti-depressants. Acts of kindness reduce stress and pain.
''We must accept finite disappointment,
but never lose infinite hope.''
but never lose infinite hope.''
— Martin Luther King, Jr.
From this writer's point of view, kindness stands as the key to liberating ourselves from the grips of despair and hopelessness. Why? It's as simple as this: when we engage in acts of kindness, we embody the very essence of love, and love has no room for darkness, as it is intertwined with the divine. By reaching out and helping others, we tap into the profound power of love, brightening our journey and banishing the shadows that threaten to engulf us.
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Turning surviving into thriving through HOPE
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