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Truth


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I just read these words and thought what a great thing to share. "Remember that hope is not a strategy," she said. "Problems don't go away when you ignore them -- they get bigger." It reminded me of the "elephant in the room"

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Very true Truth..

Thanks for your perspective.

Bettina

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grateful2be


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Thanks, Truth.

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Cathyinaz


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But hope is a critical part of achieving a strategy when based on what is possible; perhaps not highly probable, but possible.

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KennyFenderjazz


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This is interesting... Hope appaerently can be many things. Hope can also be used as a form of denial I think. I hoped many times that AW would stop drinking without taking any real action. Yet, as Cathy said, we need hope to embark on any endeavor, or to change a behavior.
But I also agree, a strategy it ain't.

Kenny

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Hope for me is more attitude...positive attitude ...it keeps me working the "right thing" expecting "right results".   Like the post and responses.   (((hugs))) smile



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Truth


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Agreed Jerry. I think that is what the speaker meant it is an attitude not an action.

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What a great pointer Truth, I never really thought that through before. Thank you.
And thank you Jerry for giving it a name - handles make it easier for me to carry these thoughts a bit further

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