January Week 5: Spiritual Aging Study Guide

Expectation vs Hope

Welcome to this week’s study guide. Many SASS members have let me know that they look forward to receiving the study guides every Sunday and taking the time to reflect personally before sharing with their SASS, here or elsewhere.

Since Sunday earlier in the day turns out to be a favorite time for contemplative practice, I am now releasing the study guides every Sunday before 8 am Eastern. Thanks as always for the input and enjoy every precious minute.

Carol:)

This Week’s Excerpt

“Like expectation, hope also knows what it wants and holds the space open for the possibility of manifestation, up to and including miracles. But hope rests on the solid ground of acceptance, that whatever happens is what was meant to be, and that you will be okay regardless. When hope is present, life reveals itself to you rather than makes or breaks you. In the end, when you build your vision on the solid foundation of hope, fulfillment will not be contingent upon factors that are beyond your control and you will find your spirit to be unshakable.”

Questions for Journaling and Discussion