What Gives You Hope?

Artist Aysha Pennerman's Hope Beneath the Wings mural project began by posing the question, “What gives you hope?”

Here’s what we heard:

bright minds
the arts community
the incarnation
seeing people enjoy public spaces
good trouble
unexpected blessings
butterflies
God’s grace
shared meals
positive attitude
art
nature
smiles
good health
love for all people
God is Love
faith
people caring more than expected
human resilience
building community
ladybugs
people lifting each other up
local community involvement
light on a cross
moon
new growth in spring
public exposure to the arts
people giving back
church
nourishing food
children
reconnecting with old friends
live music
the universe
shared differences
positive things
Atlanta showing up for justice, equity, freedom for all
strangers helping strangers
birthdays
love
birds
people who are there for me
every day people standing up to injustice
stars
the story of Christ
acceptance
quiet progress
resilience of nature
belonging for all
the existence of miracles, morning by morning
new mercies, everything will be alright, light always wins
seeing life through my son’s eyes
laughter of a young child
family
kindness of strangers
my cat
communities coming together in times of need
charity
grace
people who stay
the Blessed Virgin Mary
changing seasons
people doing the right thing
daffodils
speaking to people in the Urban Planning field
memories
small acts of kindness
animals
creativity
positive change
marriage
sunlight on my face
elder wisdom
belief in a creator who loves me
infinite power to make goals, dreams, visions manifest here on Earth
fellow humans doing good deeds
learning
unafraid conversations
horse riding
God’s faithfulness
acceptance of all humans
doves
improving lives
people coming together for the greater good
belief in me
sunshine
friends
new grandchildren
motherhood
warm sunshine on my face
hearts
nieces
sun rising on a new day
struggles