Our daily life consists of full schedules, daily expectations, work demands, family commitments, and electronic distractions. Most days, we have very little “down time” at the end of our long “to-do” list and limited energy to engage in any activity that requires effort. The busyness that has become characteristic of our daily living has reduced the amount of available time for self- care, personal connections and other life-affirming activities. It is more essential than eve

Hope. An expectation of obtainment. To expect with confidence. I hope that I get that promotion. I hope that my children don’t get hurt. I hope that I find an amazing person to marry. Everybody hopes in something. For something. It’s as natural as breathing. I hoped that one day I’d find my knight in shining armor. I didn’t know when he’d arrive on my doorstep so while I waited for him, I made a list of things that I desired to find in my future husband. He should be tall,