Days of Hope Wait Patiently. Act Now to Unlock the Door.

I feel like a child trying to decide what she wants to be when she grows up. But I’m far past that stage. I’m at an age when most adults start winding down.

Days fly, and I want to catch them.

But for me? I have this persistent urge to keep winding up to squeeze as much out of life as possible. A sense of urgency rushes through me. I don’t want to miss the opportunities swirling around me, especially the chance to make a difference — to touch a soul.

I have always believed in hope, but it took me years to realize that dreams remain only vague wishes unless we grow into hope. Hope requires accepting your fears and imperfections and stepping outside your door or your head.

J.R.R. Tolkien captured my thoughts. It takes courage to hope. You must actually do something.

On days when I feel like giving up or when my words seem to fall limp and lifeless, I keep going. I open the door, take a chance, and never forget my feet…and my brave heart

Days

The days roll by.
I wonder.
Did I bring good
today,
in kind, thoughtful words,
a smile,
a gesture of gratitude?

If I give one
small moment,
a slice of hope,
for one,
Did I do enough?
I pause—
Give your best, and that’s enough.

Why give your best?

On any given day, we can only give what we have in that moment. Beyond what we see lies untapped potential waiting for us to grasp hope and take the next step.

What is your best? Only you can answer that question, but I strive to see life as full of possibility.

Words of hope to carry with you..

Note that “stubborn hope” requires action. Show up. Do the right thing.

Wait. Watch. Work. Hope doesn’t fall out of the dark sky.

Hope appears when we take action toward our purpose.

The best may still lie hidden, and the world is full of reasons to give up, wallow in despair. That’s when it is time to take the next step, another step, and the next step after that.

Keep going . . .

Even better, bring someone with you.