Hope is not passive optimism, wishful thinking, or denial of suffering. It’s a posture of the mind, body, and soul. This active and embodied way of being comes alive when belief and action are woven together – when we live as if meaning, goodness, and healing are already unfolding, even when we can’t quite see them in real time. Hope is an active disposition that shapes how we move, relate, and what we choose in this world. By showing up, reaching for the good, and courageously moving through uncertainty, we participate in what we hope for in the here and now. You don’t need to wait for it to arrive, you can practice it now, and that just might be the fastest way to find hope when hope is the hardest to find.
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Warmly,
Jonathan Dixon, LMFT
Alpha Omega
