The flash of a newborn’s first smile.

The light of a candle in a darkened room.

That outreached hand being offered to pull you up.

There’s HOPE!

All is not lost.

Maybe you thought all was lost but a door or window just opened and there is a new way forward.

As the adage says, “Where there’s life, there’s hope.”

Hang in there, dear readers, there is hope for you – and for us all.

Let’s tear ourselves away from the headlines of chaos and insanity. Let’s light our one little personal candle and together we can create a bigger light – a light so big and bright that our surrounding neighborhoods will be illuminated with peace, hope, love, and joy.

Be the hope to your body as you offer it a fresh, home-cooked meal made with whole ingredients that don’t come from a can or package.

Create a series of hopeful actions by drinking one less cup of coffee or alcoholic beverage and add one more glass of water.

Take a 15 minute break and go for a walk – your body will be so happy that it may ask for more.

People are watching us. Whether we know it or not, each of us is the model and inspiration for someone else.

Who me? Yes. You. And you. And you.

By displaying hope to our own body/mind/spirit and in being that smile, light, and helping hand to others.

Let’s keep that light of hope burning.

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In health and hope –

Deidre