“Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness”

Hope is easy to lose in darkness. Have you ever noticed that our darkest thoughts happen at about 3 am?

Last night, my mind swirled with anxious thoughts triggered by the uncertainty in the world right now.  I tried various mindfulness and relaxation techniques to clear my mind and fall asleep. Nothing worked. Eventually, I gave up and read a book.

As luck would have it, one of the first messages I read on my phone this morning was this quote by Desmond Tutu:

In my heart, I know we’ll get through this. We’ll grow from this challenge. We’ll take less for granted. And we will heal.

Finding Hope in Darkness

As humans, we always have two choices. We can focus on hope, or we can focus on despair. Many are afraid and suffering now, but there is light behind these clouds.  Especially if we pitch in to help where we can.

So, at 3 am, I’ll try to find hope and possibility instead of staying stuck in darkness. Wishing you and your family love and good health in these difficult times.

About the Author:

Jessica Speer is the award-winning author of books for kids and teens, including The Phone Book – Stay Safe, Be Smart, and Make the World Better with the Powerful Device in Your Hand, BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends)? A Girls Guide to Happy Friendships and Middle School – Safety Goggles Advised.

Blending social science, stories, and activities, her writing guides readers through tricky stuff that surfaces during childhood and adolescence. She holds a Master’s Degree in Social Sciences and has a knack for writing about complex topics in a way that connects with kids and teens. Jessica regularly contributes to media outlets on content related to kids, parenting, friendship, screens, and social-emotional learning. For more information, visit .JessicaSpeer.com