Principle of "HOPE"

anticipating, things will improve, this will change

FEARS:

* I won't like how things will be
* I like this self pity the way it is
* I don't trust...
* I don't want to change

What does it look like when I'm not doing it (costs):

* everything is the same
* painful
* depression, despair
* all looks sad, depressing

What does it look like when I am doing it (rewards):

* optimism
* the future is good, better
* overcoming the pain, sadness
* energizing
* get up and do things

What are the benefits:

* avoid suicide
* energy to move forward
* trusting God, others
* anticipating improvement

What is the truth:

* hope is a useful tool for growth
* there is always hope

What is the illusion?

* life is hopeless