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Feb 2025
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3486: Why Hope Isn’t About a Perfect Fut...

Justin Malik
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Episode 3486:

Hope isn’t about a perfect future, it’s about embracing uncertainty and seeing possibilities, just as finding the good in others is about focusing on strengths rather than flaws. Allison Carmen explores how shifting our mindset in both areas can reduce stress, improve relationships, and open us to new opportunities. By letting go of rigid expectations and choosing compassion, we create a life filled with resilience, connection, and hope.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.allisoncarmen.com/why-hope-isnt-about-a-perfect-future/ & https://www.allisoncarmen.com/finding-the-good-in-people/

Quotes to ponder:

"Hope is not about guaranteeing a specific future; it’s about believing that something good is possible."

"Seeing someone’s potential doesn’t mean ignoring their flaws, it means believing in their ability to grow and change."

"When we embrace uncertainty, we give ourselves the freedom to experience life as it unfolds, rather than as we demand it to be."

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