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Hope is a choice is a wonderful healing concept. Often people feel that some people are naturally hopeful, while others are more 'realistic'. Some people feel hope is bad for us, because when our hope has been in vain, we feel betrayed or disappointed. Hope in many cases has gotten a bad rap I fear, so today I'm writing about why hope should be celebrated. 

Difference between hopeful and naivety

When we are hopeful, we choose to focus on a good outcome. We choose to believe that a good outcome is possible for us. Hope itself isn't based on good rational arguments, it's based on faith in a higher power, in ourselves, in humanity etc. 

Yet hope is not naive, so hoping a spouse that strayed will stay faithful, can be truly hopeful, if you are also acknowledging that it is based on faith. But if you believe a known liar, because you want to close your eyes for your own intuition or for the truth, it's not hope, it's naivety or denial.  

So hope doesn't give up discernment. You can acknowledge that you hope your romantic relationship will survive, while being honest that there are challenges ahead. So often people say: 'I hope X', but what they mean is: "X must happen for me, despite all rhyme or reason", while a healing hope would be: "I hope for X, knowing I need a miracle/help/support/ etc.". In that case, you focus on what you can do or you choose to consciously release fears.

Why you should hope

When we are without hope, it's much much harder to make a change. Hopeless people will tell you that nothing they will do will ever matter. So they are not stopping their addictions, making healthier choices, trying for a new job etc. Hopelessness kills our drive for change, for without hope, nothing will matter. So meaninglessness is also very connected to despair. 

It's not easy to hope sometimes, especially when we feel we have had so many negative outcomes before. After 20 job interviews, a divorce, rejected bids on a house, years of not being pregnant, it's though to find hope. However, hope makes our journey so much better and if we acknowledge the signals from our intuition that tell us to persevere we will receive the help we need.

When I'm helping others who still have hope or who are willing to find it, they have an easier time dealing with disappointments, dealing with upsets and pain, because they know a good outcome can be just around the corner. So the journey is much easier to bear. Of course hope is something that can be very fleeting, so it's definitely normal to lose it again sometimes or to have to consciously choose to let go of fears.

When you shouldn't hope (anymore)

Sometimes it's clear that there is no hope left and we need to accept that what is dying in our lives. It could be a dream, a job, a relationship or even our life. It's though sometimes to give up and surrender, understanding that this particular cycle has ended. If all signals are showing you to move on, to let go and to give up, then trying to wade against the current will only cause you more harm. 

It's not easy to grief the end of hope, so definitely be gentle with yourself and others. It's easy to be angry that somebody is in denial, but it's very human to not want to see the truth sometimes. I've had people upset with me because in their eyes "I refuse to help", while others have been glad I'm not willing to let them pay for an unattainable outcome. 

Hope exercise

If there is something you'd love to accomplish or a situation you feel hopeless about, this exercise will help you get back in tune with the Flow of Miracles. Try to find the place to sit quietly for around 15 minutes.

1. Breathe in an out and release all frustration, tantrums and sabotage you have around this. Consciously let go on how you feel things should work and allow the work to be done through you. Place your hands on your body wherever it feels comfortable. 
2. Consciously release all fears around the situation. Acknowledge that this can be accomplished through you. 
3. Allow Higher Power to fill you with hope and listen to what you can do to help co-create. Acknowledge that you might hear that you are going in the wrong direction and if so, ask for the situation to be resolved through you.
4. Breath in and out again and allow the wonder of hope to circulate through your (energy) body
   

If you still have trouble being filled with hope or are worried that you are focused on something that isn't right for you, don't hesitate to reach out. If you want to share your experiences with this exercise or your thoughts, leave a comment on this Blog, my Facebook Fan Page or contact me on Instagram.

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