Hope is a powerful and positive force that can provide you with strength, motivation, and a positive outlook on life
This week's affirmation is…
I Deserve Hope
Je Mérite L'espoir
Everyone deserves to have hope and to believe in the possibility of better things to come
Remember that challenges and setbacks are a natural part of life, but holding onto hope can help you navigate through them and work towards a brighter future
"Be extraordinary. Be larger than life. Be bigger than you ever could have imagined. Outshine your purpose. Pray for miracles. Believe in magic. Hope for the best. Expect the impossible. Outgrow the rules. Exceed expectations. Defy all odds."
Joel Leon
Enjoy with week's newsletter
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Let's begin with an hopeful meditation
In this guided meditation practice for hope, we'll take 10 minutes of our day to set an intention for hopefulness and do some loving kindness towards ourself. Enjoy!
Next, our toolkit…
8 TED speakers show you how to nudge your mind toward the sunny side
Hope is more than just a fleeting feeling; it’s a driving force that keeps us moving forward, even in the face of adversity. It’s the belief that better things are on the horizon, that we are capable of change, and that our dreams are within reach.
Next, our podcast selection…
Alika Hope and Change is a podcast featuring Alika Hope and her big brother Emille Bryant (the "Change"). The podcast focuses on themes of hope, joy, self-efficacy, and embracing change as a vehicle for growth. First episode aired on July 30th, 2020 in honor of International Day of Friendship!
Next, our book recommendation…
Amanda Gorman captures a shipwrecked moment in time and transforms it into a lyric of hope and healing. In Call Us What We Carry, Gorman explores history, language, identity, and erasure through an imaginative and intimate collage. Call Us What We Carry reveals that Gorman has become our messenger from the past, our voice for the future.
Lastly, I chose an oldie but goodie...
"UP" is more than just an animated adventure; it’s a story about finding hope even in the most unexpected places. Carl Fredricksen’s journey reminds us that it’s never too late to chase our dreams and that hope can guide us through life’s most challenging moments.
Just like Carl, you deserve hope in every chapter of your life. Embrace the affirmation "I deserve hope" and let the story of "UP" inspire you to find joy, purpose, and adventure, no matter where life takes you.
As always, affirmations from previous weeks are available here
You'll be hearing more from me soon. Promise.
Tamara Charese
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