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The Power of Hope
by Lee J. Colan, Ph.D.
Did you know that the bumblebee should not be able to fly? Based on its size, weight, and shape of its body in relationship to the total wing span, a flying bumblebee is aerodynamically impossible.
The bumblebee, being ignorant of scientific data, goes ahead and flies anyway, making honey every day.
Ignore the sting of the past and replace it with hope for a brighter future. If you do, you will be able to achieve things everyone else thinks are impossible. Keep your hopes high and you will fly to new heights!
This beautiful image and inspirational quote are from The Nature of Excellence coffee table gift book.
"The past does not have a future, but you do."
In Chuck Swindoll's Hope Again he states, "Hope is a wonderful gift from God, a source of strength and courage in the face of life's harshest trials." He goes on to say:
- When we are trapped in a tunnel of misery, hope points to the light at the end.
- When we are overworked and exhausted, hope gives us fresh energy.
- When we are discouraged, hope lifts our spirits.
- When we are tempted to quit, hope keeps us going.
- When we lose our way and confusion blurs the destination, hope dulls the edge of panic.
- When we struggle with a crippling disease or a lingering illness, hope helps us persevere beyond the pain.
- When we must endure the consequences of bad decisions, hope fuels our recovery.
- When we find ourselves unemployed, hope tells us we still have a future.
- When we are forced to sit back and wait, hope gives us the patience to trust.
- When we feel rejected and abandoned, hope reminds us we are not alone... we’ll make it.
Look for someone who is struggling and give them hope and encouragement. It will make their day and yours as well.
I hope you do!
Copyright © 2009 by Lee J. Colan and The L Group, Inc.
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