Your Daily Dose of Hope

Just Let Them” a poem by Cassie Phillips speaks to the art of releasing control and finding solace in acceptance. It's a simple message that reminds us to trust the choices and journeys of those around us, even when they differ from our own. The author invites us to embrace the freedom that comes with letting go—freeing ourselves and others to follow our own path, allowing each of us to find our o...

We are all driven by things that affect us in a personal way. It's not that we don't care about big issues that may not affect us directly like poverty or military conflicts or natural disasters - of course we do even if we aren't personally impacted - but we experience life in a series of every day moments and repeated decisions - filled with routine circumstances - and often we don't really find...

From a fav Michelle Obama Quote: You may not always have a comfortable life and you will not always be able to solve all of the world's problems at once but don't ever underestimate the importance you can have because history has shown us that courage can be contagious and hope can take on a life of its own. 

What would it take to make HOPE a movement? I don't have THE answer but I think part of it has to be sharing what's in our own bucket of hope with someone else. Today I have 7 things you can do in minutes - that could really make someone else's day and you're going to feel pretty great too.

When I feel my anxiety levels start to rise it's almost always because I've been looking at my phone and scrolling social media or reading news alerts - and when I'm doing that I feel like I'm on autopilot - not really engaged but stuck just the same. Not the conscious choices I want to make. That reminds me of one of my favorite quotes from James Clear - the Atomic Habits Author is "The Informati...

I asked Chip Conley, the Author and the founder of the Modern Elder Academy what hope meant to him. I got a lovely response that sounds just like his book The Rebel Rules: Daring to be yourself in Business. He began by saying " Hope for me is rooted in the belief that we each have something unique to share." He also talked about how our hope and impact affects those we connect with and encourages...

Hope can be nurtured and we've curated a top 10 list to help you sustain hope in your life.

Sharing some of my favorite authors and their books about hope and resiliency. Titles: Man's Search for Meaning Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life Plan B: Further Thoughts on Faith Almost Everything: Notes on Hope A Heart on Fire: 100 Meditations on Loving Your Neighbors Well My Life Gets Better Every Day: Daily affirmations to create joy, improve relationships, and live your very...

What if your social media feeds were hopeful and fun? One way to make that happen is to be the sharer of good news. It's tempting to fire off a snarky comment or post about the latest horrible thing that's happened (I'm guilty of this) but from here on I'm making an intentional effort to be a feed of happiness and hope and I hope you'll join me.

Trying new things can be fun, rewarding and a way to create new connections. It's also good for your brain, reduces stress, helps you become a better problem solver not to mention the chance to immerse yourself in something that provides new experiences.

The book Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us was a fascinating read and it helped me understand the benefits of creating and consuming art. It's not just for experts either. No matter our skill level, we can get the brain benefits, lower stress and more when we engage our creative side. Quote from the book:  Magsamen and Ross offer compelling research that shows how engaging in an art pro...

We've all done it. We carry fears, anger, and past disappointments with us when we don't have to. We drag them around like reviewing past moments of disappointment will somehow make things better or help us make better decisions. What they really do - keep us from moving forward. All of this got me thinking about what a bucket of hope might look like. What if we carried that around with us? What i...

I have a confession about gratitude - for a long time, I just couldn't connect being thankful with being hopeful. Yes, of course I'm thankful. For all the things. Somewhere along the way things got a bit muddled. Was I thankful that chemo made my husband cancer free, yes but I can't honestly say I was thankful for the actual process and side effects that came with it. Who would be? Was I thankful...

When researching the concept of hope, I knew I'd need to see what researcher and author Brene Brown had to say on the subject. In her book Atlas of the Heart she declares "We need hope like we need air." She explains that hope is not a warm, fuzzy emotion rather it's a way of thinking. A cognitive process. An experience that combines 3 elements, goals, pathways and agency.

Today I am sharing something I learned from friends O'tion and V. They are two amazing humans who teach people how to heal trauma using what they call SIT which stands for Subconscious Imprinting Technique. Amazing humans doing amazing work. In one of their emails a few months ago they used the word hope as an acronym. H O P E standing for Help One Person Everyday. I loved it then and it's stuck w...

What if you are here for just this moment? What if everything I’ve learned, experienced, studied and shared What if the total life experience to this point is what you needed to bring you this very moment? And what if this moment is here in front of us because we’re meant to do the thing, make an impact, be a friend, solve a problem, cure heartache, to be the neighbor others can depend on or the l...

Hope is one of the foundations of our world And what’s even better is that hope isn’t just something we can have, it’s also something that we can give.  Hear the 5 Stages of Hope and how they can help you recognize how you can cultivate and nurture hope.

"The future is an infinite succession of presents", and to live now as we think human being should live, in defiance of all that is bad around us, is itself a marvelous victory. There's a lot of uncertainty in the world right now, and most of us would say that it's not all bad, there is good in the world to be sure. But there are problems that feel so big - so overwhelming - it's no surprise we wo...

This is the first episode and since it’s dropping on MLK day I thought it was only right to begin with one of his quotes. Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase. Martin Luther King, Jr. This quote always gives me hope and encouragement. Life is unpredictable, and despite our best efforts to control circumstances and outcomes we can often find ourselves feeling u...

Your Daily Dose of Hope Start your day with inspiration, positivity, and practical wisdom on Your Daily Dose of Hope. Each episode is a brief, uplifting journey designed to empower you to face life's challenges with resilience and optimism. From heartwarming stories and motivational insights to actionable tips for personal growth, we bring you the encouragement you need to thrive. Whether you're n...