Embracing Hope

BY KELLEY GRIMES, MSW

What gives you hope? What inspires optimism and opens you to possibilities when times are challenging? What lights a new path when the world seems overwhelmingly dark?

Reflecting on these questions is a supportive and nurturing practice, particularly when you are navigating change, uncertainty, and challenges in your life. When you feel overwhelmed and exhausted living in the unknown maintaining a positive attitude is especially difficult. When the challenges you face seem out of your control, hope can feel even more out of reach.

And along with our own anxiety about change, It is easy to absorb negativity and other people’ s anxiety when we are bombarded with the 24 / 7 news, drama on