“And one has to understand that braveness is not the absence of fear, but rather the strength to keep on going forward despite the fear.” — Paulo Coelho Slowly, I trudge on. Fear tries to stop me in my tracks. When I speak of fear, it’s not panic or fright dreading something horrible. Rather, an…
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Hope Dances – A Note on Optimism – Day 15
“Life has its own rhythms, we just have to learn how to dance.” – Cristian Andrei Nica Self-expression is discovered in each individual’s dance style. We all feel the rhythm differently, uniquely perceiving the tempo as each of our steps moves according to the way we feel it. It’s difficult to think your way through…
Hope is a Beacon – Day 14
I have a confession to share with you. My hope journey comes only after a great battle in the wilderness I spoke of yesterday. As I have been reading many of my readers’ and other writers’ stories I am amazed at the individual struggles and triumphs faced by each and every one of us as…
Hope Believes – Day 13
Hope believes the time will come. I didn’t sleep well last night. For some reason, my body clock believed it was time to be awake from 1:30 a.m to 4:00 a.m. And as my mind conversed with itself, it was agreed that sleep would come when it’s time. Carrying a heavy head today, slowly and…
Hope – Waking Up to Possibilities – Day 12
Another day, another way to embrace hope. The spirit of motivation drives my year-long writing journey to appreciate one small word with a grateful heart. The writing possibilities seem endless. A year may not be long enough. I began the journey with an acronym, “H-Help O-one P-Person E-Everyday.” And although my focus on this venture…