Yes, definitely.
Hope is what drives us to act: the hope of seeing a project come to reality, of seeing a person flourish.
We can only have real impact over a few things, and in many areas we can only accept, resign ourselves, or even sometimes suffer from it.
What helps me most to stay positive in my leadership and motherhood is to clearly distinguish between what is within my power and what is not.
To put all my thoughts and energy into the things where I can really make a difference.
I cannot prevent my child from getting sick, but I can make sure that the day off I spend with them is wonderful.
I cannot predict that a project will not be subsidised, but I can support the people behind it so that they can congratulate themselves on the work they have done and look to the future with optimism.
The things we can have an impact on are often relational: creating an emotion, doing a favour, taking the time to listen, saying thank you. Some may find this ridiculous, but I deeply believe that giving time and attention to others is also, in some way, transforming them. And therefore also changing the world.
