HEALING POWER OF HOPE

Written By Duane Nelson


2 IDEAS FROM ME

  • Hope is a lifeline for the soul that heals and helps us survive the inevitable storms of being human. It lightens the mental load, quiets the noise of fear, and reduces the burden of depression. It equips us with the clarity and grace to confront life’s difficulties. Hopeful people heal faster, live longer, and take better care of their body-mind.

  • Hope gives us the energy and courage to work toward what matters most. Our hope strengthens connections and lifts our circle of loved ones through empathy and trust. Hope enriches our lives with meaning, even when the path ahead is filled with uncertainty, imperfection, and impermanence. Hope is revolutionary because it doesn’t erase scars, it makes them symbols of strength and growth.

2 QUOTES FROM SAGES

  • “Once you choose hope, anything is possible.”—Christopher Reeve

  • “May your choices reflect your hopes, not your fears.”—Nelson Mandela

1 QUESTION FOR YOU TO EXPLORE

  • What difficulties are you choosing to heal with hope?

Namaste,

Duane Nelson

Duane Nelson

Ultrajourney Insight is an Anacortes Washington-based non-profit organization providing mindfulness & well-being services designed to ignite the adventure of a lifetime. The founder, Duane Nelson, is a writer, speaker, and teacher with four decades of parenting, wilderness, & international technology leadership. His professional insights come from chemical engineering and automation leadership at Philips, Intel, and Amazon. His adventure insights flow from ultramarathons, mountaineering, canyoneering, and adventure racing in Nepal, Alaska, Colorado, Washington, Oregon, Hawaii, Mexico, British Columbia and Alberta.

https://ultrajourneyinsight.org
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