There are many of us who at times slip into a space where hope seems lost. I just did and am coming out of it little by little Let’s help out and list some ways to get back to feeling that there is hope :
Think Of Your Favorite Place (made up or real)
Think Of A Favorite Memory
Focus On Spiritual Beliefs
Focus On Friendships
Family
Think Of Your Good Qualities
Look At And Ponder Nature
Exercise
Know That You Can Come Here To Healthunlocked To Vent Any Time And Feel Some Relief and Be Understood
Do Something Special For Yourself Or Others
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Hi Star.I am so glad you are coming out of your terrible depression.
Love the painting so much!!! I can see a woman with head bowed in amongst the abstract shapes which makes it really powerful to me.
In the place I am in these images seem the most powerful to symbolise hope to me and I hope to others.
New life of a tiny duckling in complete trust in human cupped hands.
A wild young goat smiling at me as she looks over the top of the wall with the serene sea and beautiful sky behind her, zoom in, you will see the smile.
A young male goat making his way in life boldly.
A peacock 🦚 who is so beautiful he does not need to be proud, he just walks calmly along.
Magical fungi which appear overnight and seem to represent, fairy tales and beautiful mystical woodlands to me. They also represent an acceptance of autumn and the autumn years of my life which I can take on as a new exciting period with much to discover still about myself and the world.
My hope goes with you and all who read this.
Much love.
Kim
A collage of photos to include a tiny duckling in someone's cupped hands, a peacock etc
Thanks, I just love the expression on the little female goats face. She saw me standing close watching her but did not run away. She just gave me this bold smile and bravely went on munching the bushes. These are not domestic goats, they are wild Kashmiri mountain goats which would have roamed the vast valleys of the Himalayas and have become naturalised on the Great Orme after they escaped from captivity in Victorian times.All the best
My favourite place is Big Bear mountain in California- I had profound spiritual experience here after my dad had died ! I have amazing friends, good family, and feel blessed with my four grandchildren- I love nature, and would rather be outside than in. Love to all ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Wow 🐬so touching i keep rereading the last paragraph 😌 ❤️ ... Also first reminds me of a long time ago I’d listen to ocean sounds on tape and picture the waves coming in my mind and cleansing... love to you and your little 🐬 time together is so precious
What an interesting question. I guess this is the appropriate time to reflect on it for me it's around 3:00 in the morning. What brings me hope?
I guess what brings me hope is that I have been to the mountaintop. There were a few years of me building up and living a life I was supposed to be living all along. It felt great. In 2020 I've had a slip up. My anxiety came back thru no fault of my own but I felt like it was. I got really depressed 😔 I've been trying to get back to the place I was at. So that's what I've been doing for 2021. Yesterday I got a little depressed cause I felt I wasn't progressing as I should. I have this list of things I want to do again and things I want to be able to do. I started to feel overwhelmed and a bit discouraged. Cause ain't no way I can get back there. But I've realized something. I've been looking at things all wrong. Truth is I can't get back there. That was then. A different place in time. We can only go forward in time. What I can do is move forward. Also my focus has been a little too wide. I should focus on what's in front of me which is me. Not my list of things. Me! Eventually the other things will fall into place. Every little thing I improve on myself is a step forward and before I know it I'll reach the mountaintop, it'll just be a different mountaintop with a new and improved me. A 2.0 me 😂
Let's see another thing that gives me hope is that I wake up the next day. As someone once said" if you wake up tomorrow morning, you are a warrior. Cause a lot of people went to war last night and they didn't when their battles, but you did." So tomorrow is another day, another day to try again 🌈⭐
Yes it so makes a difference how we look at it all doesn’t it? Also so important to have gratefulness for another try each day ,... I love that you say that - thank you for contributing CL3V3R-G1RL p.s. you are amazing
Yes, imagination can be a great escape. I was often in trouble at School for (gazing out of the window). I doubt it occured to them, that I was finding School tough. And that was my way of escaping the "bullying"......... I went into Hospital (lots of tests) early this year and realise now that it's started my Agoraphobia, off again. Since then I only go out if I really have to or if I have visitors that can take me. It's been 10 years since I last had it. Oh dear! I thought it had gone away for good.
I’m so sorry Dubba ((((((((((( huge hug)))))))))))) I had no idea. I was often looking out the window too. But I didn’t know you were struggling now with agoraphobia. Are you very anxious the rest of the time or is it only when it’s the thought of going out?
If it's ok I'd like to add to the list: spend time with your petsNature and my pets are my top two ways to cope. I think it's because both of them activate several senses. Sight, touch, smell. Thank you for your list. I will try to add other things because I want to hold on to hope. HUGS ❤
I guess each generation looks to the next one coming up for hope. Yes, the children. It gives me hope when I hear the young say….we’re mad as hell and we’re not going to do what those other bat crazy people did and are doing. 🙌🏼✊🏻
I’ve felt so much comfort in that too. I’m sorry you are in pain. Do you want to talk about it here or pm me? I would like to listen and hopefully help in some way maybe all I can do is relate but I want you to feel better.please keep writing. Don’t give up. ❤️ 💕 ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ 💕 ❤️
I totally agree. Childhood is the only period when you can be truly joyful and stress-free.
One thing that brings me hope is when I hear about people who actually care about others. It gives me a little hope in humanity.
So true. I think I need to hear some right now. My sister and I severed ties so things seem a little uncaring in my world ... but yeah there are sooooooo many caring people out there which does give hope!
My number one source of hope is my faith. My second source is to practice gratitude and reflect on my blessings. A few days ago I left my place in some physical pain and not in the greatest mood because of it. I ended up encountering a stranger who was struggling with his walk and I held the plaza door for him. He thanked me and shared that he recently had a stroke a month and a half ago. The brief conversation reminded me of my blessings and not long after it my mood lifted. Witnessing the struggles of others is grounding and a great reminder for me to be more appreciative and hopeful.
Please know I will be thinking and praying for you. Please reach out to the many resources that will get you better, because they work! I look to past hard times that I did recover from because I know it can happen again. So glad you reached out here. You have many that understand.
What gives me hope just now is watching my kids doing well in virtual schoolOn their own!!! - I’m actually not helping at all at the moment and they are killing it! So proud of them.
I know the temptation and I’m really proud of you for deciding not to because it’s a depressant it will just make it worse. Is there anything you’d like to release? Anything specifically on your mind? ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ I’m here for you.
Oh I see. Are people shoving their beliefs in your face? It’s such a very touchy subject. I’m very spiritual myself and I try to live a life of giving love and peace to self and others. But I have a problem when people tell me I’m going to hell because I haven’t believed in what they do... and such. I like talking about the subject with open minded people who don’t judge. I feellike no human knows anyone’s heart and no one should judge it you know so we just need to do our own thing and ignore the crap. It’s hard I know.
I don't mind folk mentioning their religions, but I will tell them to take a hike if they preach or try to convert me!Especially if thy come to the door!
Who is Midori? I tried looking it up didn’t find anything making any sense. Thanks my twin friend things are going splendidly I am so happy today! I had a beautiful time with my family and friend and our dogs last night; was refreshing. Have lots to do today. What about you? How are you? Any plans fir your day?
Cute names. They look content, cozy and snuggled up. Really happy to hear that you got to spend quality time with those that you love last night and its really nice to see that today is splendid for ya. You mentioned having lots to do...guess you're a busy bee for today. May you accomplish your to do list today
As for me, any day I wake up from some what good sleep that is pain free is a winner winner. So I'm content My plans is to bulk cook n clean.
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I hope you guys are hanging in there 
Hobbies? Things that bring you joy?
