Learned Hopefulness: A Call to Action

….. What do you think? The material on the “very well mind” website has been very helpful to me in understanding that what I am experiencing is “sadness” and is a normal reaction and response. But how about when things turn away from sadness and start heading in the direction of depression. Luckily there isContinue reading “Learned Hopefulness: A Call to Action”

Hope for the Rest of Our Lives

Hanging on to Hope From Acknowledgement to Action As worldwide economic conditions continue to occupy our thoughts and invade our lives, it becomes increasingly difficult for many of us to “Hang on to Hope” in a better future.  But we CAN and we MUST hang on by taking action to design a productive future andContinue reading “Hope for the Rest of Our Lives”

Hope, the Renewable Resource!

Hanging on to Hope From Acknowledgement to Action Happy New Year ! “Hope just might be the most important renewable asset available to each of us in our lives.” John O’Leary. (2020). In Awe. Random House, New York, NY, Page 73 Active Hope! There are times in life when we experience challenges that test ourContinue reading “Hope, the Renewable Resource!”

Hope and the Future

Hanging on to Hope From Acknowledgement to Action As the year 2022 draws to a close and a new year approaches, let’s pause to consider the many blessings that we experience in spite of all the turmoil and adversity we may be facing in our individual lives and in the world around us.  Chaos appearsContinue reading “Hope and the Future”

Hope and Happiness II – Don’t Delay!

Hanging on to Hope From Acknowledgement to Action “Hanging on to Hope” is 1 year old! In September of this year, the “Hanging on to Hope” website and Blog will be celebrating its first year and we want to especially thank you for both your encouragement and support throughout this initial year.   Our website remains,Continue reading “Hope and Happiness II – Don’t Delay!”

Hope and Happiness ???

The Choice is Ours Hanging on to Hope From Acknowledgement to Action As inflation rages out of control across the globe, as reports of school shootings, violence in US cities and the war in the Ukraine dominate the news, and as nations continue to struggle to recover from viruses related to Covid-19 … We needContinue reading “Hope and Happiness ???”

Hope and the Courageous Life

Finding the courage to carry on… Throughout our lives we are forced to deal with the loss of many courageous, caring, and loving individuals, including family members and friends. In spite of the emotions and loss we may feel, we MUST go forward and carry on with our lives. It takes a great deal ofContinue reading “Hope and the Courageous Life”