What Everyone Must Know About Hope

“Now that you are here I know things will be better.” What a powerful statement.

I listen a lot. I’m thankful for my two ears God gave me. I pay attention and I observe more than people think I do. That’s why I have two beautiful eyes. I always speak when I have the right time to speak and say what I need to say. I’m thankful for having a filter. I know a lot of people that don’t and that gets them in trouble.

Today I was in observation mode. Actually I was also in understanding mode. The more I do that the more I realize that people want to be heard, valued and understood. This is exactly what I did today. I noticed that the only thing needed of me was nothing more and nothing less.

I need to understand that people need hope. There are a lot of people in this world that lose hope but I can’t let anyone lose sight of that.

I am a very positive person and I always see the best thing in life even when life is not going the best way for me. I remember the day that I completely was hopeless and I asked someone if I should stop hoping. I will never forget her answer. She said to me, “no Janitza, do not lose hope”. I am so glad I listened to her. I am glad I didn’t lose hope.

In one of my transformation tables from change your world the first topic we discuss is Hope. What is really hope? Hope is more than simply having belief or being optimistic. Jonathan Sacks says “optimism is the belief things will be better. Hope is the faith that, together we can make things better. Optimism is a passive virtue; hope is an active one.”

Today I choose to give hope to people. I don’t want nobody to feel the way I once felt. Hope should never be lost. My job is to help those that indirectly let me know that they are ready for a change and I will be there to help them the best I can so they can feel stronger, positive and hopeful toward their future. Hope is contagious. Positive change happens one step at a time and each step takes you closer to the hopeful future you imagine.

God Bless

Janitza Rivera

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Author: Kkoaching Business And Leadership

As a John Maxwell Certified Coach, Teacher, Trainer and Speaker, I can offer you workshops, seminars, keynote speaking, and coaching, aiding your personal and professional growth through study and practical application of John’s proven leadership methods. Working together, I will move you and/or your team or organization in the desired direction to reach your goals. I am originally from Puerto Rico. I attended and graduated from Mary Baldwin College in 1999 with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology/Social Work and minor in Spanish. In 2015 I completed a Business Executive Power Program at MGE – Management Experts Inc. in Clearwater, Florida. At the same time, I also attended and completed the  Leadership School at MGE. I am a Certified Medical and Community Interpreter. I am very delighted to be able to help the Hispanic community in my area with their needs. In 2016 I was part of the Leadership Team at the American Cancer Society, and in 2017 I volunteered in a dental clinic in Haiti. I have been in the dental field for over twenty years. Educating our patients is very important to me as well as training our team. I love educating myself about leadership. In 2016 and 2017, I was chosen as Miss Virginia Woman of Achievement. Contact Me. I am looking forward to assisting you on your journey to becoming a successful leader. Janitza Rivera

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