5 ways to inspire hope

Hope is a feeling that carries us through our current moments in time into some distant future. Hope is something that catches inside of us and springs forth like a fountain inspiring all those around. It's incredible what hope can do when someone is inspired by it. Our hope can actually inspire others to do more and be more. So let's look at ways we can inspire hope in others! 

1. Share Your Passion 

Enthusiasm is a contagious! When you share what you are passionate about others get excited. The energy moves from one person to the next and suddenly a movement is on hand.  Sharing our passion inspires hope in people.  They see someone willing to follow their dreams and openly share about themselves. So get out there and share what your passion is with others.  ​

2. Dream Big

Dreaming makes us ask the question what is possible? Answering this question is difficult because the immense possibilities that lay within our own reach if we only begin to step forward. Yes we can put clarifying context on it and identify easily why things cannot change however that really isn't answering the question. Instead we succumb to our own consciousness of what the world is instead of what it can be. Change your mindset and think openly and positively without any holding back. Wonder what can be possible. Think, create, and answer the question.

3. Show Genuine Care
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There is nothing more empowering than being around someone who genuinely cares about you and the relationship they have with you.  Most often I see this when someone is asking questions and listening. Relationships matter! When we choose to have compassion and care for someone else we are walking in the footsteps of Jesus. He wants people to be who they are and to come before him to experience a love like no other. We all have this chance to be genuine, who God created us to be, and to take time to genuinely care for those around us instead of being too busy with the world. ​

4. Build People Up

"I believe in you".  "You can do it".  "You are strong".  Supporting others through encouraging words and actions inspires strength in them to be the powerful individuals they are.  When we take the time to affirm, we are empowering them with hope. Hope is fostered and springs forward propelling the person to a new level of belief in themselves. ​

5. Focus On The Positive

In every situation there can be something positive if we take the time and choose to accept it.  Doing this means we have to change our mindset into focusing on the good and not the bad.  We also have to increase our patience and awareness. Ultimately there is going to be some pretty terrible days in our lives, its just inevitable. However we also have the choice to how we respond. You can start practicing with the minor inconveniences and mishaps that happen daily by finding the positive.  Take a breathe, think about the situation, and respond with your best self.

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A big thanks to all those who inspire hope in others!  

Carry hope with you this week and share it with someone else!