In this week's episode, host Rita Mercer reminds listeners that hope is never lost, even when life feels heavy, uncertain, or overwhelming. Through grounded wisdom and gentle encouragement, she explores how our focus shapes our reality—what we focus on grows—and how to shift from anxiety and worry toward peace and inner strength.

Rita also shares practical tools to reframe hopelessness, regulate your nervous system, and rediscover your anchor of faith, gratitude, and purpose. This is a compassionate reminder that you are not alone, you are not defined by your struggles, and there is still light ahead.

Key Takeaways

• What You Focus On Grows: Learn how to redirect your attention from fear and anxiety toward gratitude, faith, and possibility.
• Understanding Anxiety: Explore how our nervous system reacts to stress and how to bring it back into balance.
• Hope as a Healing Practice: Discover small yet powerful ways to cultivate hope—even when you can’t see the full path ahead.
• Practical Grounding Technique: Use the heart-centered breath practice shared in this episode to calm your mind and body.
• Faith & Connection: Remember that peace is not the absence of problems, but the belief in something bigger—hope, love, and spiritual connection.

🌸 Affirmations from This Episode

• I choose to focus on what I can control and let go of what I cannot.
• I trust that better days are coming.
• Even when I don’t have all the answers, I can find moments of peace.
• My heart is steady. My spirit is strong.

Resources

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (US): Call or text 988 for immediate support.
• For international crisis resources, visit: https://blog.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines/, or check your local listings.
• Connect with Rita: www.DaringWell.com
  
  
• Follow Rita on YouTube: @DaringWell
  
  

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