I’m always paying attention to what’s going on in the lives of our listeners—you—and I guess I’ve spotted this idea because I am you. A lot of people with hope for a better world let it end there. Why is that? You’re here so I know you’re one of the hopefuls, someone who knows where there’s movement there’s hope—and you’re willing to do something. You want to see your community, your family, your kids be resilient and good. To you, it’s not a pipe dream to want a world that works better for everyone—but it can feel daunting. Impossible even. Just look at the stories of impact: the billboard-worthy personal transformation. The lifetime of service. The gift that comes with building naming rights. Surely, they knew or possessed something you don’t. Right? Maybe you feel a gap between your vision and your daily reality. Because your days? They’re filled to the brim with laundry-loads, meetings, shuttling kids between activities and squeezing in a little “time for you” too, whatever that means. How do you actually move from believing something with all your heart—let’s call it your “why”—to actually doing something about it? How do you turn hope into action? EPISODE SHOWNOTES: Read more. BE AFFIRMED. Get the Good Words email series. JOIN THE HOPEFULS. Get inside the group. WHAT’S YOUR CAUSE? Take our quiz. BE INSPIRED. Follow us on Instagram. DO GOOD. Give to The Salvation Army.