"Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all the darkness" - Desmond Tutu

Why Hope?

"Research indicates that hope can help us manage stress and anxiety and cope with adversity. It contributes to our well-being and happiness and motivates positive action. Hopeful people believe they can influence their goals, that their efforts can have a positive impact. They are also more likely to make healthy choices to eat better or exercise, or do the other things that will help them move toward what they are hoping for.

Then, other positive emotions such as courage and confidence (self-efficacy) and happiness emerge. They become our coping strategy, the emotions crucial in helping us survive. They allow us to take a wider view, become more creative in our approach and problem solving, and retain our optimism.

Hope isn’t delusional. It isn’t denial. It doesn't ignore the real challenges, details of the diagnosis, or dwindling money in the checking account.  It is not woo-woo thinking.

It doesn’t ignore the trouble, or make excuses, or deny danger. It is not pretending. It is acknowledging the truth of the situation and working to find the best way to cope. It’s showing up and working through the hard stuff, believing that something better is possible.  It’s resilient."

Article from psychologytoday.com 
"Why hope matters"
February 5th, 2019


The answers that we receive as each of you answer the question, "What are you hopeful for," will be written on a green heart and placed on windows at Sharehouse for all to see :) We hope that this project brings light, hope and positivity to our community.

*Please be clean and positive in your messages. No messages will be posted including profanity.