Feeling hopeful?
The tender belief that things can get better, often hard-won through experience. Hope is active—it requires us to participate in creating the future we imagine.
The unmet need
Evidence that our efforts matter; connection to something larger than our current suffering; companionship in uncertainty.
A question to sit with
What small action can I take today that aligns with the future I hope for? Who shares this hope with me?
What to do right now
Write down one hoped-for outcome and one tiny action you can take toward it today. Share this hope with someone who believes in you.
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