Hope
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7 Ways to Summon Hope — Even When All Hopefulness Is Lost
To have hope is to have a reasonable expectation that good things will happen — or that bad things will not. That is, according to the American Psychological Association (APA), who claim that we can all harness hope in a number of ways: as an emotion, a motivating call to action, a coping mechanism ...
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Couple Passes by Homeless Man Who Has Lived on the Streets for 3 Years - Decide to Give Him a Christmas Hell Never Forget
Floyd Carter spent three long years calling the streets of Washington, D.C. home. After falling on hard times, the veteran spent most of his days in front of the Whole Foods on P St., NW, and his nights wherever he could. “You’ve got nowhere to go. You’re sneaking on people’s porches, going into aba...
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Boy Abandoned by His Parents Is Accused of Being a Child Witch - One Woman Completely Changes His Life
Anja Lovén was 30 years old when she saw a British documentary about a child witch. She sat there in shock — and then in rage — as the television program detailed how these "witch children" are tortured, abandoned, even buried alive. Many countries in Africa, and around the world, have a long histor...
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Homeless Man Is On The Verge of Giving Up - But a Cup of Hot Chocolate Changes His Life
Cian Murtagh builds homes for other people, but ironically, he doesn't have one of his own.He grew up in state care and aged out at 18 years old, landing on the streets. He's lived there ever since. Now 30, he's spent the past 12 years just struggling to survive despite working a full-time job. Howe...
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Homeless Teens Dream Of Finding Forever Family Seemed Out of Reach - Then a News Story About Him Went Live
Each year in the United States, more than 23,000 children age out of the foster system. That is to say, they reach the “adult” age of 18 and suddenly find themselves without the same kind of support they grew up with. It’s no wonder, then, that 20% of the kids who were in foster care are suddenly ho...
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Which Life Event Would You Remove? Viral Reddit Thread Offers Raw Lesson About Gratitude
The last few months have given us all plenty of time to reflect on ourselves and our lives. What am I proud of?What changes do I have to make?What new skill can I learn?What do I want my life to be defined by?Recently, someone on Reddit tossed out a hard-hitting hypothetical question that went viral...
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8 Years Ago, She Was An Addict On The Verge Of Death - Today, She Proved Everyone Wrong
A before and after photo has gone viral after a woman's incredible recovery and transformation from drug addict to graduate.Providing hope for allIn 2005, Ginny Burton hit rock bottom. She was strung out on cocaine and heroin when she was arrested by police and photographed in a haunting mugshot. To...
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After A Traumatic Injury, He Couldn't Remember Any Faces - Until He Fell In Love
The Waterboys' 1980s hit, The Whole of the Moon, triggered vivid flashbacks for Thomas Leeds who'd lost nearly all his memories after a near-fatal car accident a decade ago. Even more peculiar is the fact he couldn't remember any faces until he met his wife and fell in love with her. Hours away from...
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75 Sunset Quotes to Make You Stop and Admire Its Beauty
Regardless of season or where you live, sunsets are always something beautiful to look at. The red, the oranges and purples in the sky create an amazing spectacle for the eye.For some of you, the sunset is just something you love to enjoy as often as possible. And sunsets are really something to loo...
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Mom Finally Reunites With Missing Daughter After 14 Long Years Apart
In 2007, a 6-year-old girl was allegedly kidnapped by her father. Fourteen years later, she finally came home.Police couldn't solve the kidnapping caseAngelica Vences-Salgado hadn't seen her daughter since December 22, 2007 when the girl's father allegedly abducted her, according to BBC News.At the ...
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120 Hope Quotes That Will Get You Through Any Tough Times
They say that in certain tragic situations only mad men can keep their hope alive. But it’s that little spark that can eventually pull that same man from the depths of despair. Hope is a powerful force and a necessary ingredient when it comes to overcoming life’s toughest challenges. When we lose ho...
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Woman Tried to Hide Her Hearing Aids - Until Her Son Inspired Her to Embrace Her Disability
For decades, Kaja Montgomery had been wearing flesh-coloured hearing aids. In her late 40s now, Montgomery was three years old when she first got hearing aids and doesn’t remember a time without them. Her two sons also suffer from hearing loss. But when she saw her older son happily looking over the...
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Mom Refuses to Terminate Her Pregnancy After Doctors Suggest It - Now Her Toddler Is Proving Everyone Wrong
Expecting the birth of a child is often the highlight of any parent's life. Michael and Michelle Bower were no exception; they were overjoyed when they learned they were having a daughter. The Indiana couple's excitement took a turn, however, when they found out about some major complications at the...
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Doctors Luggage and Equipment Were Seized at the Airport So He Performs Surgeries in Flip Flops
The surgery Dr. Matt Oliva and his colleagues perform takes just four minutes and costs roughly $75 per patient. It also changes lives.According to the World Health Organization, more than 2 million Africans have lost their sight due to cataracts. A cataract is a clouding over of the eye’s natural l...
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Father Forcibly Takes Away Teen Moms Newborn - 50 Years Later, an Email From a Stranger Changes Everything
In a heartwarming tale of love, separation, and the unyielding power of hope, a mother and son were miraculously reunited after an astonishing 48 years apart.Thuy-Nga Thi Nibblett, a young Vietnamese woman, found herself pregnant at the age of 17, the result of a relationship with an American soldie...
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11-Year-Old Foster Girl Sent to Principals Office for Fighting - Little Did She Know What Was Going to Happen Next
It's safe to say, high school wasn't the easiest time for most of us. There's a reason why so many coming of age stories follow how difficult it is for teenagers to make the leap from adolescence to young adulthood.When you're still in your teens and pre-teens, it's hard to know exactly what you wan...
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4-Year-Old Girl Lost in Tsunami For 10 Years Her Mother Prayed Everyday Theyd Be Reunited
One of the greatest despairs a parent can face is losing their child. In fact, "No parent should have to bury their child," as the phrase goes. It is the un-natural order of things.Yet in the face of a deadly natural disaster, order was swept to the wayside. In the middle of Indonesia, one mother's ...
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8-Year-Old Loses All His Toys in a House Fire - Little Did He Know His Classmates and Teachers Had a Secret
In the face of tragedy, communities often rally to support those who have suffered loss. This heartwarming tale unfolds in Philadelphia, Tennessee, where a third-grade student, Daniel Hunt, lost everything, including cherished toys, in a devastating house fire on September 21.The Surprise One School...
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Teacher Hand Delivers Free Lunches to His Students at Their House - But That Wasnt All He Brought
In the heart of Grimsby, England, the halls of Western Primary School may be silent, but the spirit of kindness echoes loud and clear, carried by one remarkable assistant headteacher, Zane Powles. As the world grappled with the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, Powles had become a beacon of hope,...
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Customers Give New Foster Mom a Hard Time at Walmart Check-Out - The Cashiers Response Goes Viral
Late on a Friday night, as most were eager to conclude their day, 20-year-old Walmart cashier Nicholas Tate found himself in a moment that would define the essence of human kindness.How a Walmart Cashier Reacted to a Flustered CustomerPhoto by Kampus ProductionThe checkout line grew longer, and Nich...
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