Life can be unforgiving sometimes. 

Some circumstances are beyond your control as you build the foundation of your household, health, wealth, the relationships you garner, and the lessons you learn. No matter how resilient you think you are, it doesn’t take long for that household to crumble before your very eyes. 

Is there a way through? How does one find hope in the wake of despair? 

Let’s discuss.

Acceptance 

To find hope, you need to accept the nature of the world. Make peace with the fact that no matter how much you think you are in control, life will eventually humble you. No matter how much wealth you manage, you will always be vulnerable to circumstances that will take away everything from you. That is the nature of life. Life is like the sea, with waves that ebb and flow; sometimes, they are tranquil and kind, guiding you to the shore. At other times, they are harsh and unforgiving. When you’re on a voyage at sea, sometimes you have no choice but to accept that you are at the mercy of the water. 

However, it is up to you whether you float or drown. 

The Path Toward Hope 

Hope takes root when you decide to take hold of your destiny. Uncontrollable scenarios will always find you, but how you react to them is totally within your control. Use setbacks as opportunities to grow and come back stronger. Learn from your mistakes and start over with ambition and might. Each tragedy paves the way for your triumph, provided that you don’t lose heart and give up. 

One particular book is creating all the buzz lately, encapsulating the beautiful pursuit of hope. 

In the first book of her Duology Series, The Good Samaritan: I, author Grace Omena takes on what transformative grief, tragedy, and loss can do to anyone. The story takes the reader to the bustling world of Wall Street, where they are introduced to Tom Appleton. 

Appleton was a Harvard Business School graduate who dreamed of conquering the financial landscape. He was ambitious in the relentless pursuit of wealth until the fateful events of September 11^th, 2001, which would challenge every notion of success he held dear. As Tom escapes the tragedy, the aftershocks reverberate through his professional and personal life. 

Witness how Tom powers through adversity, embracing his transformation. 

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