The Flight of Hope

Rise above life’s pressures

Kristopher Keyes
Published in
2 min readJan 10, 2024

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paraglider flying over trees and water clearing their mind
Photo by Bryan Hanson on Unsplash

Watching someone give up on life is a heart-wrenching sight. It’s a stark reminder that no one’s journey is flawless.

Isn’t it the faintest glimmer of hope that keeps us moving forward, even on our darkest days?

Consider a child battling cancer often clinging to hope more fiercely than an adult caught in the web of their own despair.

If you find yourself watching hope slip away, like grains of sand in an hourglass, pause for a moment.

There’s another way.

Take flight!

Imagine spreading your wings, soaring high into the sky.

From this vantage point, clarity emerges.

You’re removed from the pressures and noise of life on the ground.

It’s a place for reflection, for taking inventory of what truly matters.

Ask yourself — What is essential in your life? What, or who, is causing you pain?

From this height, nothing can remain hidden.

You have the clarity to see every detail, every hidden corner.

The key isn’t to withdraw from life, but to remove the elements that drain your spirit.

It’s about purging the negatives to uncover your true purpose.

When you gently land back on the ground, you’ll stand taller, empowered with a new direction and a renewed reason to live, thrive, and find peace.

BUT…

This transformation will take several flights.

Every time you land, you’re stronger than when you took off.

So rest your wings in between and prepare for the next flight!

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Kristopher Keyes
Blue Insights

I write to be free and share to help others. Enjoying the journey one day at a time.