1994
Two imprisoned men bond over a number of years, finding solace and eventual redemption through acts of common decency.
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The positive physiological effects of hope are well-documented.
Hoping we can make things better is the secret to doing so.
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Hope can alter how you view yourself.
Being hopeful is good for you—and psychologists’ research is pinpointing ways to foster the feeling.
Hope Rising is a clarion call to apply the science of hope in daily life and overcome the trauma, adversity, and struggles everyone must face. Hope is the most predictive indicator of well-being in a person’s life in all the research done on trauma, illness, and resiliency.
If you are longing for connection and a deeper understanding of the spiritual realm so you can find the answers, clarity, and peace your soul so desperately seeks, this book is for you. If you feel abandoned in the midst of a sea of darkness, know that you are not alone.
In the essay and excerpt, Eger discusses surviving a pandemic and Auschwitz, and offers powerful lessons in resilience, grief, and finding hope amid darkness.
There are many forms of liberation—some that exist at the mercy of circumstance and others that can never be taken away.
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Roshi Joan Halifax reflects on the idea of “wise hope” and why we should open ourselves to it.
Keynote presentation. 'Active Hope," is the title of a new book by Joanna Macy and Chris Johnstone. In it, they eschew feel good denial, cynical disengagement and baseless optimism. In this talk, Macy summarized their message.