Category Archives: Hanging on to HOPE – from Acknowledgement to Action

Welcome to a new year! The month of January has always represented a period of introspection and change for me.  This month of January, 2022 is no exception. The title of the English word for the month “January” actually originates from the Latin word “Ianuarius” which is named after ‘Janus”, the god of beginnings andContinue reading “Hope and the Future”

For me, the month of December initiates and launches a special season of Caring and Sharing and a renewal of Faith and Hope that our world and the individuals within it will experience Peace. Our nation and the world in which we live and breathe appear to be more divided and divisive than ever before.Continue reading “Hope for the World”

As my favorite holiday (Thanksgiving) approaches, my thoughts and feelings turn from what is lacking in my life to a focus on what I am grateful for. It is so easy to fall back on what is going wrong in our lives and in the lives of those in our communities and the nation. ButContinue reading “Hope and Gratitude”

This blog posting for the month of October continues our discussion of the relationship between Humor and Hope.  As we noted in September’s blog, it’s not an easy connection to make.  And it may be almost impossible if an individual is currently in the midst of experiencing a crisis or adverse situation.  But, if weContinue reading “Hope and Humor – Part II”

As our lives spiral out of control during a crisis or loss it seems impossible to believe that humor and hope have any place in our lives.  We are so caught up in dealing with the situation at hand and often so angry or depressed that anyone who tries to cheer us up or makeContinue reading “Hope and Humor”

“Hope” is a word that is often hard to define and understand. We are often told, “You must have faith and hope” when crises, obstacles, and losses enter our lives.  We say things like, “Hopefully everything will turn out well for you.”   But what does that mean to the person who may be suffering andContinue reading “Welcome to “Hanging on to Hope!””