Hopeful people know that failure is inevitable and that it’s important to learn from those experiences, moving forward with positive momentum. People high in hope don’t block themselves from nay-sayers or folks who have a more pessimistic viewpoint.

Disappointments and dashed legitimate expectations may prompt some resentment, but that resentment should have a relatively short life. With this second anointing, David established his throne and conquered new territories, but he wasn’t king over all of Israel, only the tribe of Judah. They not only bounce back from setbacks—they seem to bounce forward and keep going despite the challenges. Today's Hope is a Recovery themed site with a focus on friends and families of alcoholics and problem drinkers. Each day you will receive a reading from Al-Anon's magazine The Forum, a Recovery Reflection with an Al-Anon 12 step focus and a Quote or Saying.Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. If success were a result of sheer force of will, as the world likes to make us believe, then I would be a very successful person! It’s hard to comprehend how he knows every single thing that is going on in the whole universe… that’s everything to do with every star and planet, everything to do with every black hole and whatever else is out there, everything to do with absolutely everything on this earth–us humans and our thoughts and actions, the birds and animals, all of nature itself (remember he knows about every sparrow that falls to the ground).

Expectations are tricky little buggers because they have both affective-emotional content and cognitive content.In turn I receive from my home group elements not abundant during my childhood: consistency, intimacy, emotional depth, and acceptance. I can freely say what’s on my mind without fearing anyone will tell the wrong person what I’ve said.

I could feel it in the special peace and serenity that descended on me like a blanket, whenever I walked into a meeting. Disappointments may follow from legitimate expectations not being met, but these disappointments can often be alleviated and redressed. The word “family” takes on the meaning of “Al‑Anon Family Groups,” where I have a new family of choice that helps me in a way my family of origin could not. A lack of anticipatory pleasure usually can explain a depressed mood in the absence of other obvious reasons for it—that is, adverse events. If any man ever wanted to believe in miracles or see one happen, he could give the program a good try.When Jesus was baptized (as recorded in Mark 1), God spoke from heaven saying, “You are my beloved Son, and I am fully pleased with you. We have two beautiful daughters, a nice home close to the beach and we’re business partners in Real Estate which is going really well. If the Son of God had to be alone and rest, if He couldn’t meet all the demands of the people around Him, why do we think we can go all the time and be everything for everyone? I was judgmental, obstinate, self righteous, controlling, and care taking toward others–when all the time my own life was out of control and unmanageable.

Of her poem, judge Richard Blanco said, “Reminiscent of Emily Dickinson’s famous poem, ‘Hope is the thing with feathers,’ Gabrielle Marshall reaffirms the enduring and unwavering power of our nation’s hopes, which never abandons us, even during these trying times.Thank God, I serve a Master who examines my heart and understands my motives; not to mention a Lord who’s scope of knowledge includes all things through all time! It’s really easy for me to find flaws in others, but I don’t want to admit there is anything wrong with me. By examining my own past, I am able to move forward with insight and therefore step back from a situation and show empathy, compassion, and kindness when it truly is most needed. I’m fearful that I may hurt some one’s feelings and that I won’t know the right things to do in certain situations. How many of us grew up with a father (and/or mother) who was fully pleased with us, and let us know it?