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What does it mean?
The speaker feels that saying good things can help make them happen.
In plain terms
I know something good will happen and saying it might make it come true.
What can you take from it?
Hope can shape reality.

Where it applies

  • hard times
  • planning
  • new beginnings

Putting it to work

  • affirmations
  • planning
  • conversation

Questions to consider

  • Can words change things?
  • How do you stay hopeful?

Another view

Wishing alone does not ensure outcomes.

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