In today’s world, most people are not sailors, and metaphors about anchors tend to be negative. Anchors are things that weigh us down, burden us, and keep us stuck in bad circumstances. We don’t think much about the practical use of anchors to keep boats safe in the harbor. So, when I saw the image below, I thought it was a good reminder that hope anchors us to the future.

Nurturing Thursday was started by Becca Givens and seeks to encourage self-nurturing and to “give the planet a much needed shot of fun, support and positive energy.”