Hope

Did you have a wonderful weekend? Because I certainly did.

It has been a weekend of answers, hope, and peace.

I was reading last month's LDS Ensign magazine, and found a quote I wanted to share with you. When someone has a question about their future, hope can be the segway to peace. It can lead to looking up instead of looking down. This weekend I felt hope. It was beautiful. And the peace that followed can only come from on high. 

I plead with you to be hopeful. Why? This is why:

"Research demonstrates that hopeful individuals make healthier lifestyle choices, recover from illness and injury more effectively, and experience increased life expectancies. They manifest less depression and anxiety, find greater purpose in life, and experience improved mental health and increased life satisfaction. They persevere when barriers arise, are more effective problem solvers, and adapt when circumstances warrant it. They are successful in finding benefits from adversity. They enjoy more positive relationships and seek and receive social support. Hopeful students experience enhanced academic success."      (Vaughn E. Worthlin)

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