Hanging onto Hope: Actionable Practices for the New Year - Letters From Esther Live 

I seem to have an endless well of positivity and joy. I have no idea where it comes from having been raised by a narcissistic mother and then marrying one and yet here I am enjoying a chaos free holiday by myself. I wish I could bottle it 🤣. Sending you peace Esther and all for all you do. May it come back tenfold 💚❤️💕

“Gestures of hope rather than conversations about hope.” I discovered this with myself when I was feeling anxious and depressed. Going for a drive with the windows down after work calmed me down. And now after being laid off myself and helping my mom transition into living with a disability, it’s something I try with her. Seeing how she becomes more receptive and lighter afterwards makes this low-grumbling depression feel useful.

I am a huge fan. Living in Iran. Hearing you the mention of our protests made me more hopeful that our success is closer than we think. The world sees us and is on board. Happy New year Esther.

What gives me hope? Recalling the intense challenges I’ve overcome, when I believed at the time, I could not survive. I didn’t just survive, I learned and I thrive

Possibility yo say thankyou is hope. Graitude is the word.

Beautiful Esther, Thank you for this Talk on “Hope” as you’re clarifying the value of Hope, all the meaning it brings to life, it’s not wishful, it’s Hopeful…to trust in what you can’t see like faith…Looking beyond the now, in the face of hardships…Almost like an Umbrella, during a storm-you’ll walk through it “Hoping” you’ll reach your destination dryer, Hoping, trusting in that North Star that keeps you going - Life, Life isn’t meant to be Easy, Hope Allows you to believe our future is better than our past, only Encourages one, the power of Hope is endless, a perpetual perspective through life’s daily challenges and changes, Hope can prevent one from being stuck, becoming pessimistic or bitter through life, you become what you hope for, it’s found in little acts of kindness such as a smile, a phone call, stopping by the homeless person that many walk by, you stop and they feel seen…I think it gives Beauty to Humanity… Esther I’ve experienced many therapist- none like You, your clarity, compassion and wisdom is fresh air to breathe in….it’s in alignment with Love that’s purpose, for Us to Connect…..Your generosity of Time, alongside your vulnerability which is bestowed to all….is Priceless❤️🙏 Grateful…..I’m sending you a Hug, with the best of wishes for you, your family and team that make all this happen…

Your genuine interest in sharing what you have learnt and are learning is inspirational. Thank you

The earth IS NOT boiling all around us people, let’s take our hope back from the few evils that rule you.

My children are my biggest motivation and the realization that I would rather feel than be numb.

People like you give me hope.

I have enjoyed many of your talks and vids, ur always on point. Thank u. thank u. I could relate to worrying about lab work results, now that I'm in my early 70's.. This year I've had to change my attitude about knowing what i have or getting a diagnosis. Had many tests with negative results. Yet the symptoms are still there, but have lessen. Now I am just enjoying periods when I feel fine, and turned my worries over to a higher power. Main thing is that I've given up my fear of not knowing. So during the last 3 months I am just living in the moment. Being so grateful for life and having enjoyed great health. Use mindfulness and daily meditations to keep me centered.

Everyday awake in the morning and say, "This is the day The Lord has made, Let us rejoice and be glad in it." Make it a point to TRY to make it a good day. It might not always be a ''good day but starting the day off in sense that it will be offers up the hope that it will and if to rest at might, awake the next day and say the same, each and everyday. * Make a commitment to Jesus Christ to live each day for him, to try each day for him, to rejoice each day for him. The Lord is worthy to be praised. †

Thank you for this post! I completely agree about the deadening effect of algorithms of aps on our ability to be alive! It's concerning. I want to be HUMAN!

thank you Esther! listening to you is always so comforting.

Thank you, Esther, for your openness and being a human. When you started the conversation with the words that you are prone to catastrophic thinking, my chest felt such a relief and I took a deep deep breath. Nothing in particular is happening in my life at the moment, but it felt vulnerable, tender and "I'm not alone in, sometimes, crazy thinking" way of relief and ease. Always grateful for You.

my grandmother used to say hope was a good breakfast but a poor supper

Hope gives meaning to our lives and gives us the drive to keep on, being kind good loving, and helpful to many people AND GIVE THEM HOPE, all these actions have a ripple effect and give a sense of gratefulness happiness, and perspective to our lives despite the ups and down we have in our lives. I loved the little steps and actions that can make a change. many blessings health and happiness for the upcoming new year and a happy Hanuka holiday. A BEAUTIFUL INTERESTING AND A LIGHTNING-TOPIC SESSION.

Excellent. Came in half way and was so happy to have your clarity pierce me. Now watching again. Thank you for gifting your care

What gives me hope is a literary tradition used by Jewish elders in recording the Torah - especially when things are hard, they whine and complain and despair. Then, the look back and recall what really happened in the long view. Recalling times of old when things were hard and then resolved in inexplicable ways. Followed by gratefulness. So - as Brother David Steindl-Rast says simply, "Stop, look, go." When I remember to do it, to stop and look at the ten feet in front of me, then offer up genuine gratefulness for that one thing I see or hear or smell or taste or touch - or that touches me, then I can go out into the wide world without having to know the result.

It's always a pleasure listening to your podcasts or reading your books. You brought so much hope and insight of relationships to the world that needed the most. Thank you for being you, sharing your knowledge and experience that bring us aliveness. I wish you all the best and will continue learning from what you are going to share.

Beautifully done Esther thank you!

Wow. No I don't have that amount of anxiety ot concern about what might not happen thankfully. I have hope but it's usually in people who will let me down. I hope I meet someone one day. It never happens but I can't give up. Otherwise what's the point of living! I keep going in the knowledge life has a habit of changing. I 'Hope' for the better one day. A better life, happiness, less depression, a reason to live to carry on until I die. AT 66 YRS old I probably have 20 plus years of living. Without hope I can't get through those years. One day my hopes and dreams may come true. But if they don't then I've had hope and the belief that they could do. That keeps me going through adversity and loneliness.

sharing values, feelings and plans with my friends

Learning from Esther gives me hope.

God's love and a lover's embrace and nature.🙏💕

Thank You 🙏🏼 Esther! I’m overwhelmed by your seed of hope 💗

Dear Esther, thanks for this interesting subject..HOPE. Great to see you well. You really gives one HOPE by just listening to this topic. Wishing you & family a safe & happy holidays. PS: A keen follower of yours with much love.

Wow that awesome. I wish there were more of these 😭😭😭😭

Sent it to my friend

This is so helpful. Thank you.

The sunrise 🌞, gives me Hope of a new day and you can always trust it. This talk triggered me of a betrayal in my past. I have given up on hope of what I cherished is gone. It’s painful to have that resurface but I have done so much self care since that lesson. The sun will set tonight and it will rise again in the morning! 🎁🌞✨

I just remind other less fortunate people all over the world, I count my blessings and soldier on. I look at the brave young people that risk their lives to fight for justice. I think about all the poor people living under inhumane conditions, the refugees, the climate change victims, I realize my problem doesnt amount to a hill of beans.

I love you dear!! Tank you!!

So wise…

My ability to love and see the beauty

Hello! Vienna calling ....☃

You’re always charming! Looking very beautiful! ❤

It shall pass Prayer Faith on Allah Helping others

From Bulgaria

Thank u

h. o. p. e. . . .Hoping that you will be able to be here more often in the coming year. Also could it be possible going forward for the long videos {like this} to be kept on the channel after the fact. Sadly so many all such are removed this unable to share with others and/or revisit. Thank you. All the best.

I love the artwork for your video thumbnails. Who is the artist?

9.12pm how does one hope when all and everything around us is hopeless. How can we hold on to hope ? Thank you x

I brought Jason with me . I know he is here

powerful

Take one small step

Relating❤

"Hope" is a thing with feathers…

At 29:23 I am still feeling hurt over my ex and now my kids dont talk to me. it is sad and i have emailed you to get a direct counselling. but thank you. my ex does not even admit having an affair that is supposedly still going on. no proof or admission so still hiding it i am told. my kids dont know. i am old. my ex told me i am ugly 2 times. no one even sees me they thing i am grand material not young and dating. i am so sad and need your help

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Purpose? Very anxiety producing word. No such thing, just language. Living is the "purpose"

I’m prone to this too, thank you Esther. INFJ and Virgo Libra. A little hope goes a long way, even if slightly disappointed. Resonates deeply. Grateful to have found you. ❄️🌌🤍

hello miss, you are not very accurate in your talks. on the other video, you mentioned your parents and the concentration camps in Poland, but you neglected to say these were GERMAN CONCENTRATION CAMPS IN POLAND. THE PROBLEM WITH THIS IS SUCH THAT SOME LESS EDUCATED PEOPLE MAY TAKE IT AS A TRUE HISTORY. Nothing against uneducated people but as an educator your self please teach us the true about facts. unless you dont know it your self. then please stay away from things you dont understand, because it invalidates your credibility. and if you purposely propagate FALSE STATEMENT, shame on you. PLEASE CORRECT THIS STATEMENT THAT IT WAS GERMAN CONCENTRATION CAMPS IN POLAND.