Kathy Eldon Poem : Got Hope? How to Activate Your Inner Strength in Difficult Times
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Kathy Eldon’s poem “Got Hope?” explores finding hope during challenging times such as climate anxiety, political uncertainty, grief, illness, and financial struggles. The reflection reminds us that hope is not something we find outside ourselves—it already exists within us, quietly guiding us toward courage and action. Hope can appear through small choices: helping others, speaking honestly, starting again, or taking steps toward change. The message is that we are not powerless, and hope grows stronger when we share it.
What do you do when despair feels easier to find than hope?
In this heartfelt Boundless reflection, Kathy Eldon performs “Got Hope?”, an original poem about reclaiming hope in difficult times. From climate anxiety and political upheaval to grief, illness, financial pressure, and everyday uncertainty, this piece acknowledges what we are carrying without surrendering to it.
Drawing on Emily Dickinson’s image of hope as “the thing with feathers,” Kathy reminds us that hope does not live on the shelves of Google, Amazon, or the outside world. It lives within us: quiet at times, but still present, still singing, and ready to guide us toward the next small act of courage.
Hope can be making the call, offering a hand, telling the truth, joining a cause, starting the project, casting a vote, or simply beginning again.
Watch when you need a reminder: you are not powerless, and hope becomes stronger when we share it.