Academy Event: Tree of Hope!

To either create or be part of a foundation for literacy. There is so much value in reading. No one should be without books.

I hope to continue to find resilience in the face of health as well as any challenges, to continue to be able to contribute towards peace and well-being, and to continue to be able to be part of communities as well as to connect with people who genuinely support others.

As someone who uses writing for change as well as such tools, I dream that we become better at listening and supporting others, and valuing each other's individual differences as unique and something magical in unity.

@anotherfrenchtoastclub

Hi Mafia! 😊❤️ Many thanks for such an amazing forum post! I really must say, this is one that truly resonates with me!

In regard to the concept of "hope" I feel that if we lose hope then we have lost everything. I remain hopeful.

I really love your thoughts of the "naked" tree. No leaves at all. For me I see beauty in the "naked tree" and I guess for a lot of reasons. I see it as an indication that the seasons will change, we all sit in a particular point in time and to remind us as people that there is beauty in all of it. So much beauty even sitting in the space and admiring the tree with no leaves what so ever! The "naked tree" in my opinion shows us that there is promise and hope for a new tomorrow. Watch the tree, it will change.

In an effort to share of myself, I have a print that hangs in my house. The title is "Silent Repose". It's a beautiful winter scene and exactly of the trees that you speak of!

Mafia, please put a leaf on that tree on my behalf. If something great comes my way because of it, I would be really grateful! *high fives* 😊 big *hugs* ❤️

@anotherfrenchtoastclub I sent in my dream. Hope you were able to receive it :)

And I hope you've had a lovely day x

@anotherfrenchtoastclub

My dream is to have enough money in savings to stop working and devote all my time to volunteering with organizations that are making a difference in this world.

My dream is to be successful enough to dedicate my life to my passions. Living in a nice big home, worrying about nothing, just me and my craft. 🖼 🎨

I dream of being independent again and being able to survive, with Chloe my cat, on our own.

I have gone through many issues for last few years. I have been literally hopeless during those times. But I took my time, regained my strength and again could have a hope for a better tomorrow. I know it's hard to be hopeful during your bad times. And that's totally fine. But just don't give up. Lie down for a while. Don't do anything. Take some rest. Then stand up again with hope that your next step will toward a better future making a better you.

I still hope that maybe one day, I will find what I want though I'm really afraid to be hopeful again. But life doesn't stop, you know. We don't stop dreaming. And the hope is something that comes on its own once we start to heal again. Hope, strength, healing, these all are connected to each other according to me. These mutually support each other.

So, don't give up. Be hopeful. Keep dreaming and one day you'll definitely find what you are meant to find and you'll find it the best for you. Just trust me!

"Always forward. Never back...!"

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My dream is that this world becomes a world where no one has to go through heartbreak. Where no one gets hurt, betrayed and gets valued for who they are. I wish I could see such a world where feelings and emotions are just not a joke and where people are dedicated for each other rather than just passing there time till they find a better option.

My dream is that all dreams posted to this thread come true. ily