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HOPE: "Just When The Butterfly Thought The World Was Over, It Became A Butterfly"
Ivy229 May 21st

Hi fellow IDG members, 

I would like to talk about why 'Hope' is one of the most important values/strengths/beliefs to me and my life. Hope is one of the things that has gotten me through the darkest times in my life. Hope to me symbolizes so much. Such as the idea that what maybe happening is not permanent, the possibility of being better. 

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Hope reminds me of one of my favorite quotes about change and life transformation. The following quote is one of the most perfect ways of describing my life journey. Hope was one of these things that I have had and relayed on even when there was no hope. For a long time I would describe myself as someone who was hopelessly hope; even when I did not know what hope truly meant and was capable of. 

Another reason I live this quote so much is because my spirit animal is a butterfly. Moreover, the butterfly serves as a powerful, beautiful, inspirational symbol among so many diverse communities, cultures, aspects of humanity. Some of the meanings of the butterfly include: transformation, rebirth, spirituality, freedom, bravery, strength and optimism. Hope is what gives us the courage to confront uncertainty with a positive mindset.


Discussion Questions:

image_1716280147.pngReflect on a moment in your life when you felt like the caterpillar. How did you emerge from that period, and what was your ‘butterfly’ moment?

image_1716280161.pngHow can embracing the concept of change as a natural and necessary part of life alter our perspective during challenging times?


Remember, hope is not just about expecting the best to happen, but it's about believing that we have the ability to make it happen. It's about trusting in our capabilities and potential, and knowing that no matter what comes our way, we have the strength and resilience to overcome it. Hope is about believing in ourselves, in others, and in the future. It's a powerful value to hold, and it can truly transform our lives.

Feel free to share your thoughts or experiences related to this quote and how hope has impacted your own personal life journey! 🌟✨
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Heather225 May 22nd

@Ivy229

absolutely love that hope quote ✨
violetdreamer07 May 24th

@Ivy229 I think accepting change can help us better deal with losses in our lives. Losing a friend can be really hard but accepting change can allow us to reflect about how a friend may have been part of one phase of life but may not be part of the next one

@Ivy229

during covid when i felt completely lonely and hopeless, anime and my family gave me hope

i think change is very important, as the only thing that's constant and consistent is change.
Onyx000 August 17th

@Ivy229 something I very much need to work on
Paul07 August 19th

2- It helps us adapt more easily and view difficult times as chances to learn and evolve, rather than something to resist
Paul07 August 19th
I think it helps us adapt more easily and view difficult times as chances to learn rather than something to resist.
exquisiteGrace9695 August 24th

@Ivy229 I emerged from my caterpillar period when I met a compassionate person who tried to put him in my shoes and suggested me a solution. Which seemed to be a perfect fit for me, and thus, became a butterfly 🦋
Hermionetps August 25th

@Ivy229 that hope quote was trulio realio lovely. I am going to use it left and right

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