Audacity to Hope Day

Audacity to Hope Day on June 4th is the day to take a look at your dreams and hopes for the future and have the audacity to hope that they can be achieved.

Audacity to Hope Day is celebrated every year on June 4th to honor the resilient spirit of man who conquers all obstacles with hope and perseverance. It also celebrates the movements and milestones in human history that have made the world a better place for all of us. It is also a great day to celebrate the personal victories you have achieved after overcoming challenging obstacles. A celebration of optimism and hope, Audacity to Hope Day predicts a happy future for everyone!

History of Audacity to Hope Day

Hope is an optimistic state that expects a positive outcome no matter how worse the circumstances. It is a unique driving force that drives us to do better and strive to be our best selves. This positive emotion also predicts a happier future filled with opportunities and leads to an easier life. This word often appears in many languages ​​​​of the world to refer to optimism and positive actions. Common phrases such as "hope against hope", "hope appears eternal" and "hope for the best" are some of the most common phrases in the English language containing the word "hope".

The day is also dedicated to President Barack Obama, who wrote the book, "Hope: Thinking About Rediscovering the American Dream." Published in 2006 when Obama was a senator, the book is about Obama and his own courage to hope to make him America's first Black president! His inspiration for the phrase “audacity to hope” came from a sermon of Pastor Jeremiah Wright. He said that “…take the one rope you have left and have the courage to hope.”

Some facts will make you feel hopeful

• Poaching is decreasing

Wildlife experts say Kenyan rhino poaching is down 42% compared to 2018.

• Many girls are going to school

Studies show that all developing regions of the world are closing the gender gap in primary education.

• Electricity becomes cleaner

More and more countries around the world are adopting cleaner energy sources such as solar power and hydroelectricity.

• Extreme poverty has been halved

Over the past 20 years, the number of people living in extreme poverty has halved worldwide.

• More children are vaccinated

80% of the world's one-year-old children today have been immunized against at least one disease.

How to celebrate Audacity to Hope Day

This day can be used to review your goals, find ways to achieve them, and instill in yourself the belief that your goals are achievable. The hope that you can achieve your goals is what will propel you forward. This is a day to reflect on all those who have given hope in the past and use their hopes to inspire you. Sometimes hope seems to be all you have left, but it cannot be extinguished. Andy Dusfresne said that "Hope is a good thing, possibly the best, and no good thing ever dies" in the Shawshank Redemption.

Why we love Audacity to Hope Day

• It's a day of optimism

All of us need optimism from time to time. On Audacity to Hope Day, we are encouraged to move towards all the good things in life.

• It's a chance to honor our community

Our lives just got easier with our friends, family and community. Today is the day to think about all the ways we've been helped by those around us and express our gratitude to them.

• It celebrates personal achievements

Often, we forget our small victories at the expense of ourselves. On Audacity to Hope Day, we are encouraged to celebrate our personal achievements and look forward to future challenges.