"Be extraordinary. Be larger than life. Be bigger than you ever could have imagined. Outshine your purpose. Outlive your legacy. Pray for miracles. Believe in magic. Hope for the best. Expect the impossible. Outgrow the rules. Exceed expectations. Defy all odds."
Joel Leon
Dearest Muse,
Hope is trusting healing is possible. That joy is ahead. That even in darkness, dawn is coming.
It is what carries us through the unknown, whispering “try again”.
This week's affirmation is…
I Deserve Hope
Je Mérite L’espoir
You deserve to hold a vision for your future, even when your present feels uncertain.
You deserve to expect goodness, not just prepare for loss.
Here’s your ritual for welcoming hope back into your body and spirit.
Enjoy with week's newsletter!
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Let's begin with a hopeful meditation
ARE YOU STARTING TO LOSE HOPE?
BY GREAT MEDITATION
This brief yet impactful practice helps you reconnect with your inner resilience, offering comforting and empowering affirmations that remind you of your ability to overcome challenges. By immersing yourself in this meditation, you can shift your mindset, release negative thoughts, and cultivate a renewed sense of hope and motivation.
Next, a TEDTALK playlist
TED TALKS TO MAKE YOU HOPEFUL FOR 2025
We all go through times when we see the world through cloudy-colored glasses. Times when it’s tempting to just climb into bed — or bathtub — and hide out, maybe for up to a month. Fortunately for your loved ones, your livelihood and your life, we’ve gathered together eight tactics from TED speakers to cut through the fog.
Next, our book recommendations…
7 BOOKS TO READ FOR HOPE IN THE MIDST OF CHOAS
Whether you’re aspiring for change or looking for a dose of comfort, here’s a list of empowering and hopeful titles to help guide you through turbulent times
Lastly, a film about hope and one of my favorites of the year
When Superman gets drawn into conflicts at home and abroad, his actions are questioned, giving tech billionaire Lex Luthor the opportunity to get the Man of Steel out of the way for good. Will intrepid reporter Lois Lane and Superman's four-legged companion, Krypto, be able to help him before it's too late?
YOUR HOPEFUL RITUAL
A SELF-LOVE RITUAL FOR EMBRACING HOPE THIS WEEK
Gentle Movement - Stretch or take a short walk, allowing your body to feel alive and open to new possibilities.
Creative Expression - Engage in something that sparks joy—painting, dancing, or arranging flowers. This reminds you that hope often blooms in creation.
Restorative Bath or Shower - Use lavender, eucalyptus, or rose oils. As the water touches you, imagine it washing away heaviness and replacing it with faith in what’s yet to come.
Hope is not a weakness. It is strength. It is resistance. It is love in motion.
You deserve to look toward tomorrow with trust.
You deserve to carry light or heavy, even when the road feels long.
You'll be hearing more from me soon. Promise.
Tamara Charese
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