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“Hope is the thing with feathers that perches”

Emily Dickinson

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Imagine hope as a small, beautiful bird that lands softly in your heart. This bird stays with you, giving you comfort and lifting your spirits, especially during tough times. Just like how hearing birds sing can make you feel happy, having hope helps you look forward to better things when you feel sad or worried. For example, think of people who are going through a hard time, like being sick. The hope that they will get better gives them strength to keep going. People can hold onto hope even when things are hard, and it will help them push through challenges. Hope, like a bird, is gentle but strong, offering warmth and encouragement when it's most needed.

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