There's always got to be hope. Without it, what is the point?
Children give me HOPE. I love to watch them play and hear them talk. In their own world, everything makes sense. Nothing daunts their spirit when they are joyful. Their purity and innocence sometimes render me speechless. A child's smile feeds my heart.
Prayer gives me HOPE. I need something outside of myself, that I can call on when I have no answers, can't see any answers, and are frustrated by answers I don't want. GOD is my refuge. I read some scripture and usually post it on Facebook. If it's a church day, I always hear something that goes straight to my soul and sets me right again. The fellowship we share is so important. When I go to bed, I listen to a daily Bible reading on my iPhone. I need hope so desperately, because, without it, I may as well be dead.
Outreach gives me HOPE. When I help someone, I am reminded that there are other people in the world struggling with issues besides me. Depression is so insular, I can be inside my head and lose perspective so easily. It feels good to practice empathy. It feels good to get the focus off of ME. I get tired of feeling sorry for myself.
My children give me HOPE. I love them so much and am so proud of the fine adults they have become. When I'm with them, I am reminded that they are the two things in my life that have given me the most joy. I need to remember that, when I'm thinking that I have never done anything good with my life. There is nothing within my power that I wouldn't do for them.
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My beautiful grandchildren give me the most HOPE of all.
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HOPE IS FOOD FOR THE SOUL.
"Be strong, and let your heart take courage, All you who hope in the LORD."
Psalms 31:24 NAS
For more information on depressive illnesses:
University Hospitals
Mood Disorders Program
10524 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 844-2400
Awww, my babies! =)
ReplyDeleteYOU give ME hope! <3
You're awesome! Love you!
DeleteHave a Super Monday and a Rock and Roll Week!
ReplyDeleteThanks Bob!
DeleteI find it is also helpful to count your blessings, big and small. Literally! I have friends who write their blessings down on paper and now their entire refrigerator is covered with all the blessings that have occurred to them and those they love. It's all too easily to focus on things that are going wrong and not appreciate the gifts and advantages we have been given, often through no effort on our part. This is not about feeling guilty for things we have, just about appreciation that we have been blessed.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea, to write your blessings down. It's so easy to focus on what I don't have...thank you :)
DeleteInspirational post! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment :)
DeleteAww, that was such a sweet post :) I like that: Hope is the voice that says "maybe" when the world says no.
ReplyDeleteThat is very inspiring! Thank you again and dropping in from EA :)
Thanks so much for your comment :)
ReplyDeleteinspiring! Thank a lot for sharing !!
ReplyDeleteThank you Mithu! Always nice to hear from you!
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