Choosing Hope When the World Feels Heavy
This week has felt heavy. Maybe you’ve felt it too.
Another wave of tragic headlines. Violence in schools and political spaces. Fear echoing through communities. It’s a lot to carry — especially when it touches people close to home.
And yet… I keep finding myself holding on to hope.
Even when doubt feels more logical.
Even when it would be easier to shut down and stop caring.
Because the truth is: Many people are afraid of feeling disappointed.
So they don’t dare hope for a better future.
They cling to their cynicism because it feels safer.
To have a grand vision of peace on earth is terrifying.
We’ve never had it before — so what makes us think it’s even possible?
But people achieve the impossible all the time.
They run a 4-minute mile.
They create self-driving cars.
They power homes with sunlight.
It’s human nature to doubt.
We hesitate.
We’d rather fight for what’s familiar — even if it’s broken — than work together to create something born out of optimism and faith.
And yet, throughout history, some people have dared to dream out loud.
Jesus, Martin Luther King Jr., John Lennon.
Their visions were radical in their time — and they paid a price for it.
But their dreams didn’t die with them. They sparked movements that still ripple forward today.
Real change is painfully slow. And it often comes at a cost.
But it does come — because of people who keep imagining something better, even when they’re told it’s impossible.
Sometimes I wonder how many more people will have to stand up — and be lost — before things finally shift. And if I’m honest, part of me wishes I could see it happen in my lifetime.
My soul craves peace — not just within me, but around me.
That longing isn’t selfish. It’s what keeps me going.
Because I believe mindfulness is a superpower.
It helps people come home to themselves — and when they do, they move through the world with more compassion and kindness.
I know I may never see the full change I dream of.
But every time I help someone feel safe, seen, or loved — even for a moment — it reminds me that peace is possible.
If your heart has been feeling heavy, here are a few gentle ways to move through it:
Step away from the noise and let yourself pause
Sit with your feelings — with curiosity and without judgment
Be with nature, even if it’s just looking out your window or touching a plant on your desk
Do something indulgent that feels comforting, however small
Connect with others, even briefly — it doesn’t have to be about the heaviness, just being near people can remind you you’re not alone
Maybe that’s how the world changes.
Not all at once, but moment by moment, through all of us dreamers who dare to imagine something better.
If your heart has been feeling heavy, you’re not alone.
And if you’re still quietly holding on to hope… I’m proud of you ❤️
With love,
Alice