Hope

Hope is majestic, magnificent and one of the greatest forces in the universe. It draws us together in times of great pain, when love is starting to flutter and fly, and when our life is bright and delightful.

Hope grants us the ability to do more than just cope, it inspires us to thrive, rise higher and soar through the sky. In times when our hope is low we feel the doldrums of the day as we are drained by dismay. Thankfully hope is a long rope, so when it slips through our fingers, we can always grab it and hold it close.

When I was young, hope was an elusive and fleeting concept. Life was always dark and grim, even though I was prone to be jolly and act on a whim. When I was a youth I wanted to be a good host, to encourage others to smile and be inspired, even though my heart hurt and felt like a burnt piece of toast.

This changed when I was diagnosed with cancer. It gave me the opportunity to fight for something real and meaningful. It opened my eyes, so I could witness the wonder and awe of existence. It was a hardship unlike anything I had ever endured, and it destroyed me, but it was a gift. Truly it was the third greatest blessing I have ever received.

Facing death cleansed my sight, it washed away the shallow darkness from my eyes and invited me to start living my life. I vowed to live with meaning, to leave behind a legacy, and inspire others to always have hope.

Tasting the cold chill of the reaper’s will, taught me that hope is not survival. It is making the most of our moments and spending our seconds with someone special.

Feeling endless agony, where seconds felt like hours taught me how to witness the magnificence of existence. It revealed to me that within every second is a snapshot of infinite beauty and awe.

Living life at the edge of existence taught me we always have time to live our life, to share our experiences, to forgive, to give love and to always have hope.

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