Watch Me Dance Watch Me Grow

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The Fusion Model: Retreat/Living Room + Community Impact

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A Window into What’s Next

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Stories

Halima Shegowe smiling

Poetically Sane

Chris Bartz at a Spartan race

The Obstacles We Face

Recovery Talk

Be kinder than necessary

When you understand that being connected to others is one of life’s greatest joys, you realize that life’s best comes when you initiate and invest in solid relationships - John C. Maxwell

Life was not meant to be lived alone

If you think you are too small to make a difference you haven’t spent a night with a mosquito. - African Proverb

Small acts can make big change

“The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.” – Confucius

Focus on one moment or action at a time

“The strongest people find the courage and caring to help others, even if they are going through their own storm.” ― Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart

Help others, even if you need help

Gratitude turns what we have into enough

Love Yourself

Don’t persuade, defend or interrupt. Be curious, be conversational, be real. And listen. — Elizabeth Lesser My Grandpa was never one to talk. He always just sat in silence when other people were chatting it up. But when it was just the two of us he divulged a wealth of knowledge and wisdom. Once I asked him why he never shared anything when others were having a conversation. He told me “God gave us two ears and one mouth, I figure that means it’s more important to listen than it is to talk”. It was never that he didn’t have anything to add to the conversations but he understood that people have a need to be heard. Someone taking the time to listen can give confidence and safety. Asking questions and encouraging someone to continue to share shows them that they are important, that they do matter. They can see that we are investing time and are interested in what they have to say. We can never fully understand or appreciate the full impact we have by being curious, conversational, real and by taking the time to truly listen. Two ears and one mouth… who will you take the time to listen to today? -Sarah Deats

Take the time to listen

“Believe you can and you’re halfway there.” – Theodore Roosevelt There are times that we are faced with a situations and challenges that leave us feeling unprepared or inadequate. The mind truly is a very powerful thing. If those thoughts are allowed to continue, they will become truth. BUT, if you look past the circumstances and remind yourself what you have overcome in the past and that you CAN do it again… You’ll be unstoppable. -Sarah Deats

Believe you can and you’re halfway there

“Sometimes you’ve just got to give yourself what you wish someone else would give you.” – Dr. Phil Be your own cheerleader. Be the biggest form of support you have. Rely first on the power that you yourself hold and then whatever others give you is just a bonus. Always remember it is believing in yourself that matters most! -Sarah Deats

Be your own cheerleader

Roberto Mezzina

Roberto Mezzina, Open Doors, Open Dialogues

Eileen Wallach and her dog Audi

Eileen Wallach, Your Heart on Art

Shelby Rowe and horse

Working with Horses Allowed Shelby Rowe to Practice Self-Acceptance

Creative Outlet

Creative Outlet

The Story Behind the Hope Inc. Stories Logo

Finding the Light Within Mural

Creative Outlet

Finding the Light Within

Lucy Schwartz

A Window into What’s Next

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Art Therapy

Eileen Wallach and her dog Audi

Eileen Wallach, Your Heart on Art

Poetry

Halima Shegowe smiling

Poetically Sane

Animal Therapy

Shelby Rowe and horse

Working with Horses Allowed Shelby Rowe to Practice Self-Acceptance