What’s one thing that’s bringing you hope right now?

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Tuesday, June 02, 2020

Hi Thrive community,

Amidst the heartache, fear, and anger that have gripped our nation during the past few days, hope for a better future can feel difficult to come by. But even in times that challenge our resilience and strength, there are bright spots to be found — whether it's people speaking up and refusing to tolerate systemic injustice against the black community for one minute longer, groups who are organizing to give back to necessary causes, or communities who are banding together to work for a better future.

Today, I invite you to share one thing that's bringing you hope amidst the darkness.

Is there a certain person or group that has inspired you by the way they're using their voice to enact lasting change? Have you seen a post online that has shifted your perspective, inspired you to get educated, or motivated you to take action against injustice? Have you come across a story or video that shows people coming together to make change? Has someone reached out to you in a way that has helped you, even in a small way? Tell us what's bringing you hope right now.

Please write back to this email with your brief responses (no attachments please!)

A few guidelines for these:

Please include your first and last name (or initials), as well as your career field and city/state/country, like this: —Jane Smith, corporate attorney, Atlanta, GA
Please keep responses to around 300 words. We may edit them for length or clarity if we include them in a story. (If you feel compelled to write a longer post on this topic, feel free to do so!)
Deadline for responses: 9 AM EST on Wednesday, June 3rd

Please know that while I read each and every one of your responses and am grateful for the time you took to craft them, I won't be able to write back personally. But you can check here for the latest roundups, which feature my favorite nuggets of wisdom for each topic!