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Living in Realistic Optimism: Hope

Posted on February 19, 2015 by livingasapprentices

When I worked for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, I collaborated on educational programming with a psychologist who taught “realistic optimism.” He encouraged people to be practical about coping with their diagnosis, dealing with symptoms, and planning their futures. For … Continue reading →

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Living inside Hope

Posted on January 26, 2015 by livingasapprentices

Barbara Kingsolver is one of my favorite novelists; The Poisonwood Bible, Flight Behavior are my favorites.  She is also seemingly well acquainted with Hope.  Here’s a Kingsolver quote about hope:  “The very least you can do in your life is to figure out … Continue reading →

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