What always supports hope in me – now and in past times- is the adage, “This too shall pass…”
When I feel injustice personally, globally, politically, or legally, I know the situation will pass or evolve and hope springs eternal:)
It may sound trite but it is not if you hang on to that thought as your life-line.
In the worst times of my life, I was able to believe that things would change and that belief provided me peace and hope.
My children are happy. Even when life doesn’t go the way the expect they have a quiet confidence and faith. People make comments about the younger generation yet the ones I know are so excepting of “ different”, have more knowledge of the importance of mental health and strive to do good… to me that is hope
“To plant a garden
is to believe in tomorrow.”
~ Audrey Hepburn
I believe that hope dwells in the hearts of all gardeners,
or we wouldn’t bother to plant.
Tending to my garden
enlivens my soul,
and dreams begin to form as seeds go into the earth.
My mind grows fertile with hope . . .
hope for the plants that will come up in their time,
and the belief
that I will be leaving my little patch of ground
a better place than I found it.
I want to be a good steward
so I bathe the new plantings with fish emulsion and water,
waking them up with a good drink . . .
nourishing them
nourishes me,
and I believe that when the season is ripe,
that my neighbors fill find a little joy
when they look out of their windows.
The garden
and the birds and other wildlife
instill hope in me,
as they go about the business of living . . .
collecting nuts and seeds for winter’s feeding,
all the while,
the world out there
where people live
continues to try its best to decimate this beautiful planet.
I’ve read
when cities become abandoned
for one reason or another,
Nature moves back in,
and I think it is true . . .
when we bought our little shangri-la 13 years ago
vines had already started
to make their way into the house,
finding cracks between windows and stones and bricks.
It had been uninhabited for ten years.
So I stick with the natural world to find my hope,
and with the people I know who have goodness in their hearts,
including all of you in this sacred space.
I’m keeping it very simple right now, as I have a cold effecting my respiratory system. This overtook me on Wednesday. My hope is, that I AM starting to feel a little better. Yeah! I enjoyed todays photo and quote. Weekend Blessings to all. 🍁I’m headed to get another mug of hot lemon honey water
This morning some brown birds, possibly finches, fluffed their feathers and hopped about in the funny “Dr. Seuss” tree outside my window, named that because it’s dome-shaped and we keep it sheared off in a straight line below so it doesn’t drag onto the deck. Yesterday I heard a songbird calling, and a few times in my walks the last week I’ve heard frogs croaking. The little lives around me give me hope for all of us.
Reading about the spirit of those who continue to protest, like the tens of thousands of people at the climate conference in Brazil and the people in the US standing up when ICE comes to town, gives me hope that we can come through these dark hours. My city’s elected officials and police department have committed that they don’t help, they don’t cooperate, when someone comes to kidnap our neighbors.
A couple of quotations:
In the face of horrors visited upon our world daily, in the struggle to protect our loved ones, choosing to let in joy is a revolutionary act. Joy returns us to everything that is good and beautiful and worth fighting for.
— Valarie Kaur
Life is a hard battle anyway. If we laugh and sing a little as we fight the good fight of freedom, it makes it all go easier. I will not allow my life’s light to be determined by the darkness around me.
— Sojourner Truth
I went to Alamosa with my lovely wife today and there were folks protesting ICE and the Pres, along with his administration (cronies?). The effect of totalitarianism has reached all spots of the good ole USA. Hope.
My upcoming trip to warmer temps to spend time with my Sister. We have not seen each other in a long time. I have hope that our “reconciliation” will be positive for both of us.
I have surrendered this visit to a higher power. So much is out of my control.
I am only responsible for my attitude, my actions & reactions, my words & not hers.
I have hope that this is the right thing to do at this time. 🙏🏻✨
🕊️♥️
I hope your gratefulness is your armor, your pillow and your paintbrush through your visit. It sounds like you have some fears and a lot of courage and love ❤️ 🙏 You sound like a wonderful open hearted sister.
Wishing you a positive spirit for whatever comes of this, PKR.
I’ve also had a long silence between a family member and myself that recently entered a tentative re-establishment of communication. I try to accept it for what it is, not give energy to what might be since that won’t change the outcome.
The new dawn gives me hope. Fighting back gives me hope. Knowing that we are here for just a moment and there’s a cosmic cycle for everything, gives me hope.
I just read a quote from Sojourner Truth that fits your comment, Charlie. “Life is a hard battle anyway. If we laugh and sing a little as we fight the good fight of freedom, it makes it all go easier. I will not allow my life’s light to be determined by the darkness around me.”
I have just finished a 3 month self directed counselor supported on line counselling program through Telus Health. It is where I was guided to this site. The course was intense and at times overwhelming especially in the beginning when I was experiencing panic attacks at work. I learned so much about myself- my values, my thinking and feelings. I learned new communication skills and ways of coping with stress as well as daily living practices to create more resilience. I still have most of the same on going issues in my life. The same grief, required letting go and need for self compassion and protection. December 1st I will be in a foreign country for 3 months with an addict who will not have their drug of choice. I lived this situation last year and its how I ended up needing help. I feel hope for these next 3 months and life ahead of that because of all I have learned about myself and a new TRUE love and understanding for myself. The grief I feel for my son’s absence has joined hands with acceptance and feels less heavy. My mind feels clearer and I feel empowered to be able to meet the challenges that might await. I actually feel like the luckiest woman alive which makes me laugh a little considering how I could look at things. I feel a new love for my husband and see miraculous changes in him acquired vicariously through the changes in me. I feel hopeful every time I come read the reflections to these questions. There is so much wisdom here for me to take in. There is such loving kindness here! I am so glad you all write your thoughts here. Thank you. ❤️🩹
I will hold you,
dear Heather,
as well as the addict you will be ministering to.
I’ve been one as well,
so I know what you are up against,
but feel that you have the strength and courage
to do this
with much love . . . ♥
Thank you. There is a connectedness here that lifts me towards my potential here. I find contemplating these reflections and reading other’s reflections really fortifies me. I definitely will keep coming here.
“I actually feel like the luckiest woman alive which makes me laugh a little considering how I could look at things.” What a beautiful witness to the meaning of hope. Thank you.
I am enjoying a cup of new Balinese coffee my daughter brought back for me. I am having my annual Oktoberfest dinner this evening as October flew by and with everyone’s schedules it did not work out then. My sauerbraten has been marinating all week, can’t wait!
That I got up this morning! The kindness of workers in different establishments. The postal worker was so patient with me as I picked out different stamps.
I love picking out stamps too Yram! – I try to match the stamps to the event or season, or I try to find something new and different that moves me.
Sometimes I waffle on which ones to select, and the agent is very patient with me too.
Perhaps it’s because I live a pretty isolated life,
dear Yram,
but like you,
I take notice of the kindness of the service people I encounter as well.
They give me hope.
YRAM, You have such a deep awareness and sensitivity toward everything and everyone that crosses your path. I’m so glad you come here each day. It brings me joy.
There is a universal prayer said at 6:30 am EST or 7:30 am EST Monday – Friday on Zoom for PEACE and LOVE for ALL PEOPLE ALL OVER THE WORLD. The prayer originated from Indonesia and is translated into English. ALL are welcome.
My wife and I spoke about this sort of thing last night around the fire table.
Her question about herself was whether she was having an impact in her work as a CASA here in Arizona: she volunteers as an advocate for a child in the “system” of foster care. She often feels inadequate to the task, or that the system isn’t working well, or that her contribution is minuscule, all in the face of her several hours a week on the phone or visiting with her current child in question.
The foster care system is woefully underfunded, and there are far too few people willing to do this sort of “grunt work” as a volunteer.
But her questioning of her impact flies in the face of the fact that the kids she advocates for nearly all text her or call her and look forward to her visits, and my wife knows it. Her impact is likely not to surface for several months or years, and I tried to assure her that it will happen.
Me, I volunteer to teach reading at the 2nd and 3rd grade level here. The kids are sponges! They almost universally want so much to please this grey haired old man. And they are fun, smart, and engaging. This is one thing that gives me hope.
Thank you John for sharing and the volunteer work that you and your wife do. I work with Medicaid enrollment and it breaks my heart when I see a baby born into a DCFY system. However, I also see many babies/Children going from DCYF to subsidized adoptions 😊
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What always supports hope in me – now and in past times- is the adage, “This too shall pass…”
When I feel injustice personally, globally, politically, or legally, I know the situation will pass or evolve and hope springs eternal:)
It may sound trite but it is not if you hang on to that thought as your life-line.
In the worst times of my life, I was able to believe that things would change and that belief provided me peace and hope.
My children are happy. Even when life doesn’t go the way the expect they have a quiet confidence and faith. People make comments about the younger generation yet the ones I know are so excepting of “ different”, have more knowledge of the importance of mental health and strive to do good… to me that is hope
Yes Deann, our adult children, 36 & 37, are very accepting of “different”. Maybe because others are accepting of them. Including us🌞.
“To plant a garden
is to believe in tomorrow.”
~ Audrey Hepburn
I believe that hope dwells in the hearts of all gardeners,
or we wouldn’t bother to plant.
Tending to my garden
enlivens my soul,
and dreams begin to form as seeds go into the earth.
My mind grows fertile with hope . . .
hope for the plants that will come up in their time,
and the belief
that I will be leaving my little patch of ground
a better place than I found it.
I want to be a good steward
so I bathe the new plantings with fish emulsion and water,
waking them up with a good drink . . .
nourishing them
nourishes me,
and I believe that when the season is ripe,
that my neighbors fill find a little joy
when they look out of their windows.
The garden
and the birds and other wildlife
instill hope in me,
as they go about the business of living . . .
collecting nuts and seeds for winter’s feeding,
all the while,
the world out there
where people live
continues to try its best to decimate this beautiful planet.
I’ve read
when cities become abandoned
for one reason or another,
Nature moves back in,
and I think it is true . . .
when we bought our little shangri-la 13 years ago
vines had already started
to make their way into the house,
finding cracks between windows and stones and bricks.
It had been uninhabited for ten years.
So I stick with the natural world to find my hope,
and with the people I know who have goodness in their hearts,
including all of you in this sacred space.
You give me Hope. ♥
I am a gardener too!! I grow Veggies to give away. Drives my husband nuts!! Mission accomplished on both fronts. 😀
🙂
“with the people I know have goodness in their hearts,” There are many among us. Their light is always visible even if faint.
Thank you dear Sparrow.
”There are many among us. Their light is always visible even if faint.”
Yes, dear Joseph,
and thank you. ♥
I’m keeping it very simple right now, as I have a cold effecting my respiratory system. This overtook me on Wednesday. My hope is, that I AM starting to feel a little better. Yeah! I enjoyed todays photo and quote. Weekend Blessings to all. 🍁I’m headed to get another mug of hot lemon honey water
Wishing you a speedy recovery, Carla
Healing thoughts your way dear Carla.
Hope you feel better soon, my son has been sick with a bad sore throat for days.
I hope that soon
you will be feeling better,
dear Carla . . . ♥
This morning some brown birds, possibly finches, fluffed their feathers and hopped about in the funny “Dr. Seuss” tree outside my window, named that because it’s dome-shaped and we keep it sheared off in a straight line below so it doesn’t drag onto the deck. Yesterday I heard a songbird calling, and a few times in my walks the last week I’ve heard frogs croaking. The little lives around me give me hope for all of us.
Reading about the spirit of those who continue to protest, like the tens of thousands of people at the climate conference in Brazil and the people in the US standing up when ICE comes to town, gives me hope that we can come through these dark hours. My city’s elected officials and police department have committed that they don’t help, they don’t cooperate, when someone comes to kidnap our neighbors.
A couple of quotations:
In the face of horrors visited upon our world daily, in the struggle to protect our loved ones, choosing to let in joy is a revolutionary act. Joy returns us to everything that is good and beautiful and worth fighting for.
— Valarie Kaur
Life is a hard battle anyway. If we laugh and sing a little as we fight the good fight of freedom, it makes it all go easier. I will not allow my life’s light to be determined by the darkness around me.
— Sojourner Truth
💔
”The little lives around me give me hope for all of us.”
Me too,
dear Barb.
ps. The town near where I live
is also standing up for its inhabitants,
for which I am very grateful.
I went to Alamosa with my lovely wife today and there were folks protesting ICE and the Pres, along with his administration (cronies?). The effect of totalitarianism has reached all spots of the good ole USA. Hope.
!!!
My upcoming trip to warmer temps to spend time with my Sister. We have not seen each other in a long time. I have hope that our “reconciliation” will be positive for both of us.
I have surrendered this visit to a higher power. So much is out of my control.
I am only responsible for my attitude, my actions & reactions, my words & not hers.
I have hope that this is the right thing to do at this time. 🙏🏻✨
🕊️♥️
Wishing you a positive upcoming trip to see your sister- sending positive energy your way PKR
I hope your gratefulness is your armor, your pillow and your paintbrush through your visit. It sounds like you have some fears and a lot of courage and love ❤️ 🙏 You sound like a wonderful open hearted sister.
Thank you HeatherHoney for your thoughtful response. I will try to remember my gratefulness is my armor. 😊♥️
I have hope,
dear PKR,
for you and your sister . . .
unfortunately,
covid took my brother
before we could fully reconcile. ♥
Wishing you a positive spirit for whatever comes of this, PKR.
I’ve also had a long silence between a family member and myself that recently entered a tentative re-establishment of communication. I try to accept it for what it is, not give energy to what might be since that won’t change the outcome.
Thank you kindly for your wishes Barb. Yes, family dynamics are tricky.
I wish you well with yours too.♥️
I send my hopes and best wishes with you,
dear PKR. ♥
Thank you dear Sparrow. ♥️
The new dawn gives me hope. Fighting back gives me hope. Knowing that we are here for just a moment and there’s a cosmic cycle for everything, gives me hope.
♥
I just read a quote from Sojourner Truth that fits your comment, Charlie. “Life is a hard battle anyway. If we laugh and sing a little as we fight the good fight of freedom, it makes it all go easier. I will not allow my life’s light to be determined by the darkness around me.”
Br David, this site and those who staff it and the vulnerability and willingness of all who share their answers to the daily question. I’m so grateful for you all. You raise me up! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oni0tO_HN30&list=RDoni0tO_HN30&start_radio=1
Thank you Carol Ann for sharing the link to “You Raise Me Up”. Brought a tear to my eye. Thank you for your kindness. Blessings to You. 🙏🏻♥️
The music gave me goosebumps- I LOVE goosebumps!!! 🙂
I have just finished a 3 month self directed counselor supported on line counselling program through Telus Health. It is where I was guided to this site. The course was intense and at times overwhelming especially in the beginning when I was experiencing panic attacks at work. I learned so much about myself- my values, my thinking and feelings. I learned new communication skills and ways of coping with stress as well as daily living practices to create more resilience. I still have most of the same on going issues in my life. The same grief, required letting go and need for self compassion and protection. December 1st I will be in a foreign country for 3 months with an addict who will not have their drug of choice. I lived this situation last year and its how I ended up needing help. I feel hope for these next 3 months and life ahead of that because of all I have learned about myself and a new TRUE love and understanding for myself. The grief I feel for my son’s absence has joined hands with acceptance and feels less heavy. My mind feels clearer and I feel empowered to be able to meet the challenges that might await. I actually feel like the luckiest woman alive which makes me laugh a little considering how I could look at things. I feel a new love for my husband and see miraculous changes in him acquired vicariously through the changes in me. I feel hopeful every time I come read the reflections to these questions. There is so much wisdom here for me to take in. There is such loving kindness here! I am so glad you all write your thoughts here. Thank you. ❤️🩹
❤️
I will hold you,
dear Heather,
as well as the addict you will be ministering to.
I’ve been one as well,
so I know what you are up against,
but feel that you have the strength and courage
to do this
with much love . . . ♥
Your words help me feel strong and supported. Thank you 😊
Please stay connected to us through the challenging months ahead, HeatherHoney. Glad to read what you share.
Thank you. There is a connectedness here that lifts me towards my potential here. I find contemplating these reflections and reading other’s reflections really fortifies me. I definitely will keep coming here.
Welcome Heatherhoney! Thanks for adding to the wisdom here.💕
🙏🏻♥️🤗
“I actually feel like the luckiest woman alive which makes me laugh a little considering how I could look at things.” What a beautiful witness to the meaning of hope. Thank you.
A beautiful sunny day! Planning my trip to Florida to see my daughter and grandson at the end of January lifts my spirits and gives me hope 🌞💕
The start of a brand new day 🙂
I am enjoying a cup of new Balinese coffee my daughter brought back for me. I am having my annual Oktoberfest dinner this evening as October flew by and with everyone’s schedules it did not work out then. My sauerbraten has been marinating all week, can’t wait!
Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend 🙂
MIchele, It sounds like a wonderful day of caring and sharing! Sending loving energy to your festivities!
Love German food! Enjoy
That I got up this morning! The kindness of workers in different establishments. The postal worker was so patient with me as I picked out different stamps.
I love picking out stamps too Yram! – I try to match the stamps to the event or season, or I try to find something new and different that moves me.
Sometimes I waffle on which ones to select, and the agent is very patient with me too.
Perhaps it’s because I live a pretty isolated life,
dear Yram,
but like you,
I take notice of the kindness of the service people I encounter as well.
They give me hope.
YRAM, You have such a deep awareness and sensitivity toward everything and everyone that crosses your path. I’m so glad you come here each day. It brings me joy.
The many gifts of which I am the recipient.
There is a universal prayer said at 6:30 am EST or 7:30 am EST Monday – Friday on Zoom for PEACE and LOVE for ALL PEOPLE ALL OVER THE WORLD. The prayer originated from Indonesia and is translated into English. ALL are welcome.
I also wrote a bit on my blogsite and am sharing it here with all of you: https://calledtowrite.org/2025/11/15/with-love-gratitude/
May each of you continue to share your LOVE and GRATITUDE.
Beautiful! I love the NC mountains and look forward to being in them over Thanksgiving 💚
Your post was beautiful,
dear Anita,
and the photo
is drop dead gorgeous! ♥
What a GORGEOUS photo you took for that post!
Do you have a link to the prayer site? I’d like to read it.
I love what you wrote- thank you for sharing “Hope”
My wife and I spoke about this sort of thing last night around the fire table.
Her question about herself was whether she was having an impact in her work as a CASA here in Arizona: she volunteers as an advocate for a child in the “system” of foster care. She often feels inadequate to the task, or that the system isn’t working well, or that her contribution is minuscule, all in the face of her several hours a week on the phone or visiting with her current child in question.
The foster care system is woefully underfunded, and there are far too few people willing to do this sort of “grunt work” as a volunteer.
But her questioning of her impact flies in the face of the fact that the kids she advocates for nearly all text her or call her and look forward to her visits, and my wife knows it. Her impact is likely not to surface for several months or years, and I tried to assure her that it will happen.
Me, I volunteer to teach reading at the 2nd and 3rd grade level here. The kids are sponges! They almost universally want so much to please this grey haired old man. And they are fun, smart, and engaging. This is one thing that gives me hope.
Thank you,
dear John . . . ♥
Just reading your post gives me hope for the lives of the children you both help…such important work that makes their lives hopeful and better.
+1!
Thank you John for sharing and the volunteer work that you and your wife do. I work with Medicaid enrollment and it breaks my heart when I see a baby born into a DCFY system. However, I also see many babies/Children going from DCYF to subsidized adoptions 😊
You and your wife are doing such important work. Thank you!