"Hope is like the sun, which, as we journey toward it, casts the shadow of our burden behind us."
~ Samuel Smiles
This quote suggests that even if we don't yet feel the emotion of hope, or have
in our minds a hopeful perspective, just by facing the light of hope, we begin to leave the heaviness of worry behind.
Let's imagine hope like the sun. Imagine it not high in the sky, but on the horizon.
When we face hope, its light falls upon us. Softly, hope warms away the chills of worry and anxiety.
With sincerity and love in our hearts, let's intend to turn toward hope.
Can you imagine it ahead
on the horizon? Can you feel the light and warmth?
Perhaps we will stand still but be faced in a new direction. Perhaps we feel ready and will take a step closer to hope. Or, we may be lifted and moved directly into the fullness of hope.
Perhaps you are already in such a state and are feeling grateful.
Wherever we stand, as we appreciate the amazing power
of hope today, let's remember that millions of people around the world are experiencing worry at this moment.
For them, for ourselves, for all, let's affirm the goodness of life. Let's hold positive visions.
In any way and every way that feels right and true for us, let's nourish hope within ourselves and among our brothers and sisters everywhere.
Always,
Charlene
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HOPE: Through each passage and season, may you trust the goodness of life.
(from The Twelve Gifts of Birth)
