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Finding Hope in Despair, Strategies for Staying Positive: Episode 61

37m · Speaking with Gravity · 02 Nov 09:00

We explore the topic that hits close to home for many of us: the struggle to find hope and stay positive in a world that often feels overwhelming and disheartening. With news of conflict, suffering, and injustice bombarding us daily, it's no wonder that maintaining our mental health can be such a challenge. But giving in to despair is not the answer. In this episode, we're going to explore powerful strategies that can help us navigate these difficulties and keep a positive outlook. 0:32 Intro

2:46 Latasha Journey

7:55 Knowing Your Purpose

13:19 Relying on Your Support System

20:06 Everything is not What it Seems

24:13 You May Be Able To Help Someone

29:10 You Can Call But Not Everyday

34:56 How to Find Latasha

37:06 Outro

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