Zen of Hope is an exploration of hope as a first thought energy leading to manifestation. This exploration unfolds hope's relationship to sickness, caregiving, death, loss, dreams, purposeful living, success and more. As individuals, it is crucial to have hope in order to create the life that we desire. Zen of Hope is the first book of its kind to address essential hope, the reasons for hope, and the strategies that lead to manifestation. The secrets of finding hope, changing your life, easing into the flow, and living on purpose are revealed. Zen of Hope masterfully exposes everyday hope and connects that hope to the creation of the lives we desire. Cheryl knows what it is like to have chronic pain. She has experienced first hand how hopelessness can wrap around like a blanket, causing one to sink into survival. Cheryl discovered that living demands more. Living demands change, evolution and creation. To live, hope is essential. Hope moves us forward to something better in our lives. Hope weaves itself toward faith that the better thing is possible as it becomes our reality. Zen of Hope recounts Cheryl's spiritual quest. She left it all behind and travelled an initial two continents by van and backpack. The stories of others fill the pages with wonder, humor, sadness, and awareness of hope.