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Having a continually renewed sense of hope is not always easy. What is easy is to believe things will happen in the way that we have envisioned them when everything else is going well. This tends to change rather quickly when obstacles “jump” in the way, or challenges arise that we hadn’t planned on.
The continually renewable hope that was mentioned earlier has a way of quickly evaporating.
We all find ourselves in the latter situation from time to time, but the key to success really needs to be in being prepared for when those unexpected difficulties arise. Prepare so that we can be on the offensive instead of constantly being shocked and forced to be on defense. Now, don’t get me wrong, I understand that we can’t predict what will unexpectedly greet us along the way, but we can have a plan of attack ready as to how we will deal with it when it sneaks in the back door and says hello.
The quote above is the perfect reminder that the “good life” we seek does not come without struggle, but it reassures us that we will survive and find a delicious reward on the other side with continued hope and constant patience.
Have hope this week and every week thereafter, despite any frustrations that may present themselves, and believe that maybe this is just the universe’s way of testing us to see how badly we want what we say we wanted.
A lovely and thought provoking article. A fabulous start to my week. Thank you. 🙂
Indeed – the good life does not come without struggle. But when it’s there. Life becomes more beautfiul in so many ways. xx
What a really great post. I enjoyed reading every minute of it, and all so very true.
Catwalk, Fashion and House of Design – thank you so much for stopping by this morning. If you’re like me I need a boost sometimes on a Monday and I’m glad I could bring that to you as well. Have a lovely week!
What a great post. Lots too think about.
Hi,
Anytime I see pictures of fashion, food and beauty I become a follower LOL. I loved that post on renewable hope. Visiting from SITS!
Gorgeous post, darling!
Yay for sustainability!
xoxox,
CC
how inspiring… wow! great message and great pictures
Yours is the second post I’ve just read about sustainability today. I love your inspirational words, just what I needed to hear right now–so thank you for that! Also, your weekend sounds lovely. Wish I was a neighbor, I would love to partake in one of your dinner parties!
xo Mary Jo
Mary Jo – would love to have you join if you were my neighbor. =)
Just like a early spring rain , refreshing and honest
Lovely, wise words and again so inspiring and encouraging!
xoxo Sandra