Hope – In Ashes of Love

Hope arises from the ashes, a time to reframe and rebuild.   Love begins as a flame that burns so bright.  Eventually, there are only embers, flickers of warmth lighting up what remains.   When we are left with the cold ashes of a fully disintegrated relationship, only hope can move us forward.  Hope for…

Hope – A Profound Purpose – Day 17

After calling out some obstacles along my way, the path has been cleared for a greater purpose.  “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” -Mahatma Karamchand Gandhi Perhaps there is a reason I have so many of my inspirational thoughts in the kitchen.  I don’t always enjoy…

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 is Regenerative – Day 8

My apologies for posting a little late.  My mom, our Bubby, had a total knee replacement operation and it took the good part of a day to focus on regenerative hope. Hope is regenerative.  Our bodies breakdown from the stress of life and a destined aging process.  Our choices can seem futile and our dreams…

Hope for the Best – Day 6

It is Day 6 of my hope journey.  The struggle exists to continue focusing on hope.  There was a time in my life when I forgot to hope, gave up on dreaming, and fell down a deep dark rabbit hole.   There appeared to be no escape.  My fate was sealed.  I was a horrible…