Hope

"Active Hope is not wishful thinking. Active Hope is not waiting to be rescued . . . . by some savior. Active Hope is waking up to the beauty of life on whose behalf we can act. We belong to this world. The web of life is calling us forth at this time. We’ve come a long way and are here to play our part. With Active Hope we realize that there are adventures in store,strengths to discover, and comrades to link arms with. Active Hope is a readiness to discover the strengthsin ourselves and in others;a readiness to discover the reasons for hopeand the occasions for love. A readiness to discover the size and strength of our hearts,our quickness of mind, our steadiness of purpose,our own authority, our love for life,the liveliness of our curiosity,the unsuspected deep well of patience and diligence,the keenness of our senses, and our capacity to lead. None of these can be discovered in an armchair or without risk."

"Free your mind of that which you have no control. It is not only good to do so for your mental, but your overall health. Some people must learn from experience. You can convey knowledge to them and offer to show them the way. But, that doesn't mean your wisdom will be accepted or appreciated."

"Work, love, courage and hope,Make me good and help me cope!"

"The Lord doesn't always make our paths smooth sailing, but He does make it possible to rise above adversity."

"When life gets hectic and you feel overwhelmed, take a moment to focus on the people and things you are most grateful for. When you have an attitude of gratitude, frustrating troubles will fall by the wayside."

"Don't look for the ninety percent of the darkness in a person's soul. Look for the ten percent of light they have left, then lend them yours because light was meant to be shared."

"Scars prove that you're still here. That you can move on. Maybe missing a chunk of yourself, but here, goddamn it, surviving."

"She stood on the edge of tomorrow, a one person vanguard that believe. The city would soon follow her lead."

"Don't try to be brave all at once. Take it in steps."

"Life is filled with opportunities. Be courageous and fulfill your destiny. You were created for a purpose and once you realize your potential, you become unstoppable. Let no one get in the way of you pursuing your dreams."

"I stopped remembering the past and started visualising my future, the only thing left I could hold onto was hope; that the courage I have found along the way, is what will see me through."

"Often what feels like the end of the world is really a challenging pathway to a far better place."

"You have to have more than hope to get what you want in life."

"Never look down upon yourself. You are special with special gift."

"When the expected occurred, never panic, by keep calming, you gain control over the situation."

"The way to fight fear is to do what you are afraid of. And the way to fight pain is to live with it, with an open heart."

"Do all the work you can, there is enough rest in the grave."

"May you find renewed energy, courage and hope to pursue new adventures."

"You are a leader when your actions encourage someone to reveal himself with hope, courage, confidence and trust."

"I am a strong woman, I can endure it all."