Signs of Hope

There are some days where Facebook friends seem to go on a tirade of posting numerous positive affirmations and at times it almost feels annoying. When you are stuck in the middle of a moment in your life where your hope is fading, these little reminders of "don't worry it will all be the way it is supposed to be" just come off sounding too "new agey". You might even think well they can't know how I feel and for a moment (or more) you enter a state of self-pity. When this happens it does become very hard to shake those feelings of hopelessness. Coping with the negative things that happen takes practice and learning skills that work for you. Everyone is different. For me, distraction helps me to keep my mind from allowing panic to breed. I may even allow myself a pity party where I invite no one. I will take a walk. I might even cry a few tears just to get it all out. Once I let go of the fear, worry and feelings of self-doubt my mind becomes clearer. I can see signs of hope. Sometimes they are small and I don't see them at first. Once I do, I smile. A higher power is always with me, guiding me even when I choose not to listen. It is going to be just fine. No matter what happens, I am strong and deserving of happiness. The signs of hope are all around me. I just need to always keep my eyes open so I can see them. Even in the darkness a light is shining somewhere. Instead of fearing the dark I need to focus on the light that is always there beside me. It is the hope that keeps me going. It keeps me fighting, believing and knowing that although it might not be what I pictured- it is all good.