The power of positive words is life giving. They build me up, and provide me with encouragement. They have been known to empower me, giving me the confidence I need to face something difficult. Beginning with the letter A and ending it with Z….I am going to make a list of one word for each letter (A-Z) and include why this word makes me feel positively happy.

Hope – This word makes me feel positively happy, because having hope – in the face of difficulties – is life altering. I have been hopeless. It is a very lonely, and sad experience. It is also very scary. For me, having no hope means that there is nothing good, positive, wonderful, and peaceful about life. Once I began to have hope, everything – and I mean everything – began to change. Life was no longer a burden to bear. I was no longer half way between death and life. Hope has added flavor, and zest to my life.

I would love to see what you come up with for the letter H!

My dear friend, Margaret of The World As I See It, began her own list of Positive Words. I encourage you to check it out! If you decide to do this exercise on your own blog, let me know. I would be more than happy to put up a link, directing people to it.