How do we maintain hope?
This is something that we all are looking for in life, a reason to hope and seek something better. Weather it is in life, on a job, or in a relationship we all wish for something better than the norm. The desire for something better to occur is a great way to approach the obstacles in life but what happens when the hope is gone? When situations arise in life that alter our perception of what we are expecting happen it becomes more and more difficult to maintain hopefulness.
To get back to hopefulness we have to remember what we want and desire. What is your vision and dream? How can it become a reality? Then we have to remember to move forward throughout your lives no matter what resistances may come up. This can become difficult depending upon the obstacles that may arise. But checking in with yourself often can allow you to get back on your hopeful path. It is also important to understand when to adjust your vision or dream to match your desired outcome. When we hit a fork in the rode we have to choose the best path for where we are in life. This can mean moving on from a relationship, job, or even family members. Whatever situation you find yourself in that is unhealthy to your well-being don’t be afraid to step away. To maintain our hopefulness it is necessary that we protect our mind, body and spirit.
When it is time to realign with our hopes and dreams focus on the progress that you have made. You are a miracle walking! The fact that you made it past birth was the first step in your progress in life. The fact that you are breathing, living, and functioning is in itself a miracle. From there we can seek more positive news and people that add to our lives and limit the negativity. We have to come to the realization that there is negativity all around us. But we can make a choice on how we limit the negativity that we allow within our daily lives. Toxic relationships and activities bring negativity into our lives and reduces the amount of hope we hold onto.
Try working with others to achieve something positive. Building integrity through positive hard work allows us to have a positive impact on society and within our own lives. When you do something positive you feel better about yourself and build up your values. It is important to understand that maintaining hope changes with us and allows room for growth. We have to allow ourselves the ability to do what we can and be appreciative of the small steps we achieve.
Keep the Hope alive!
Within You 