Hope is a verb.

Skillful hope, is hope with eyes open prepared to take action when opportunity shows it self as we work towards our goals. Unskillful hope, is hope with eyes shut, passive, waiting to be saved. Hoping to win the lotto but never buying the ticket.

Where to find hope in yourself? This may sound like a paradox however if you have been practicing hope unskillfully you may want to practice not hoping. Be mindful and notice when you turn to hope, if its passive, acknowledge it as such and let it go. Make no judgments, just notice, and be kind to yourself.

Eventually if you practice you will learn how to let go of other unhelpful thoughts. That is something to hope for, eyes open, working towards your goals and when the opportunity for healing shows itself, and it will, taking it.

Tiny Wisdom: When It’s Time to Stop Hoping