HopeRevo

When the world says, "Give up,"
Hope whispers, "Try it one more time..."
~ Author Unknown

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It seems all important movements begin with one inspired individual. In this case, the founder of HopeRevo was Krystyn. One day she found a hateful note that had been left in a coffee shop. In a simple but powerful act, Krystyn decided to replace the hate with hope. She wrote a positive note to replace the ugly one.

You can read more about how that single act of inspiration led others to join the Hope Revolution. Check out the links section near the end of this article.

Hope lights the way.

Synchronicity happens, and when it does, oh the wonder and delight! As I discovered HopeRevo this week, while searching for something totally unrelated, I just so happened to be finishing the book Same Kind Of Different As Me. On the surface, it would seem the two events have nothing in common.

Ah, but here is the amazing intersection: The hateful note that Krystyn found — the one that inspired her to launch HopeRevo — was a spiteful note about the homeless and those who help them.

Guess what Same Kind Of Different As Me is about. Yes... how one woman's unconditional love brought hope and transformation to the homeless (and to those who love them). Chance? I think not.

I was moved to tears by the actions of Deborah Hall — the woman who made all the difference in the world by spreading hope where she lived. My first act as the newest member of the Hope Revolution is being done as a tribute to Debbie Hall and Denver Moore.

How do you begin? Just think of something you would like to hear someone say to you on a day when you might be feeling a little discouraged. In fact, it could be something that would make you happy on any day, even when you're not feeling down. I started the list below as I was thinking about the types of messages that have made me feel good.

Now that you have come up with some wonderful affirmations, what next?

The easiest way to share your hope messages is with Post-It notes. It takes just seconds to write out a beautiful note and to stick it someplace where it will be seen. When you're out shopping, stick one on the driver's side window of the car parked next to you. Stick one on the pump at the gas station. Stick one on your neighbor's mailbox. Stick one in the shopping cart basket. Stick a note in the library book you are returning.

There are a million places to leave hope. Unleash your creativity and compassion.

Hope can work miracles.

Why not host a hope party? Provide supplies for making hope cards and notes. All you need are some index cards, Post-It Notes, paper, ribbon, rubber stamps, ink pads, markers, crayons, glue, charms, etc.

Have everyone make several notes and then, going out in pairs or small groups, disperse hope all throughout your neighborhood. When all of the notes have been delivered, your party-goers can return for refreshments and optional sharing about how they chose to spread hope.

This is also a great family or youth group activity. Think of the positive message this sends to children or youth as they participate in giving the gift of themselves.

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Hope is the thing with feathers
that perches in the soul. ~Emily Dickinson
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Hope, whose whisper would have given balm to all my frenzied pain...
~ Emily Bronte

Never deprive someone of hope — it may be all they have.
~ Author Unknown

As long as there is hope, there is life.
Were it not for hope the heart would break.
~ Scottish Proverb