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A Quick Note on Hope

by | Mar 20, 2024 | Newsletters

Pic Caption of the Week: Hope colors my world…
 

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What’s up People!
Some quick thoughts for your week:

“Your choices reflect your hope, not your fear.”

Nelson Mandela
A Trail Tale (Mandela’s muses). 

I think it’s not uncommon for us to feel a bit melancholic at times, especially during what we call the shoulder season: when Winter is not quite over, and Spring is not in full swing. That’s where I find myself today.

Typically, I use this medium to Educate, Entertain, and Engage, however, today, I must admit the batteries are flat. A friend Mark Boles, recognized as the third black owner of a specialty outdoor retail store in the country tragically passed away last week (There are only 3 such owners in the entire country).

This demands a bit of contemplation, and I realize the bottomline is to prioritize hope, in every circumstance. No matter where you find yourself in life, or what you may be going through today, things will get better day, dont give up, the sun will rise.
3 Haikus on Hope
To cultivate a mindset of hopefulness, it’s essential to focus on positivity and resilience. Remember, “The darkest nights produce the brightest stars.” This quote reminds us that challenges and difficult times can lead to growth and success.

As I contemplate something constructive for this section, maybe something outdoorsy as well, I have decided to go totally off-script and share a few Haikus on hope.
Ponder this outdoors or not, enjoy.

Endings are closer
It’s darkest before the dawn
Spirit rests
KS Hernandez

The rain stops falling
Light bends through still-misty sky
Hope colors my world
Shannon (Pintrest)

From the mountain range
an eagle looks at it, still pond
fishes jump in joy
Martinez Salotori

That’s all I got.
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