In politics it is said, that when not fueled by hope there is a vacuum for fear to fill. Since artists turn to the muses, Clio, Euterpe, Thalia, Melpomene, Terpsichore, Erato, Polymnia, Ourania and Calliope we are exploring what they can offer us for inspiration to have the hope fueling politics. This time you get to choose which muse would claim the story-enjoy! [Reminder of who claims what is at the end].

“Little progress can be made by merely attempting to repress what is evil. Our great hope lies in developing what is good.”

– Calvin Coolidge                                                                                             

“Beware how you take away hope from another human being.“

-Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.

Pope Francis might jettison idea of a ‘just war’

http://www.cruxnow.com/ap/2016/05/26/pope-francis-might-jettison-idea-of-a-just-war/

There's a chance Haiti might join the African Union. Do you know why?

http://www.upworthy.com/theres-a-chance-haiti-might-join-the-african-union-do-you-know-why?c=upw1

Atallah hadn't been able to talk to his daughter for 2 years. Then NetHope came along.

http://www.upworthy.com/atallah-hadnt-been-able-to-talk-to-his-daughter-for-2-years-then-nethope-came-along?c=upw1

The power of engaging young people in community organizing

http://afsc.org/blogs/power-youth-organizing?utm_source=AFSCnow&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MayAFSCnow

After getting sick, this 15-year-old missed her favorite band — until they surprised her.

http://www.upworthy.com/after-getting-sick-this-15-year-old-missed-her-favorite-band-until-they-surprised-her?c=upw1

The most beautiful voice in the world! This girl started CRYING.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHJRBpIZm1o

The Amazing Kid Guitar Player

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfDgI0gVAW8

Ever wish you could live inside your favorite book? You can at this incredible new place.

http://www.upworthy.com/ever-wish-you-could-live-inside-your-favorite-book-you-can-at-this-incredible-new-place?c=upw1

What does it take to rebuild a coral reef?

https://concernworldwide.exposure.co/rebuilding-the-philippines-reefs/?utm_source=may-newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2016newsletter

Sean & Luke: Teen Duo Tap Dance to "Classic" by MKTO – America's Got Talent 2014

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHfiPc7QPj8

I spent a few minutes digging in my yard all in the name of cancer research.

http://www.upworthy.com/i-spent-a-few-minutes-digging-in-my-yard-all-in-the-name-of-cancer-research?c=upw1

The Twist – Chubby Checker

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=im9XuJJXylw

Judges stopped her because they couldn't believe it's her real voice!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8etPN7Or8ZE

Thank you dear reader for joining me on this journey of discovery and quest for hope–I found some, how about you?

Nine Muses are:
1. Clio: The Muse Clio discovered history and guitar. History was named Clio in the ancient years, because it refers to “kleos” the Greek word for the heroic acts. Clio was always represented with a clarion in the right arm and a book in the left hand.
2. Euterpe: Muse Euterpe discovered several musical instruments, courses and dialectic. She was always depicted holding a flute, while many instruments were always around her.
3. Thalia: Muse Thalia was the protector of comedy; she discovered comedy, geometry, architectural science and agriculture. She was also protector of Symposiums. She was always depicted holding a theatrical – comedy mask.
4. Melpomene: Opposite from Thalia, Muse Melpomene was the protector of Tragedy; she invented tragedy, rhetoric speech and Melos. She was depicted holding a tragedy mask and usually bearing a bat.
5. Terpsichore: Terpsichore was the protector of dance; she invented dances, the harp and education. She was called Terpsichore because she was enjoying and having fun with dancing ( “Terpo” in Greek refers to be amused). She was depicted wearing laurels on her head, holding a harp and dancing.
6. Erato: Muse Erato was the protector of Love and Love Poetry – as well as wedding. Her name comes from the Greek word “Eros” that refers to the feeling of falling in love. She was depicted holding a lyre and love arrows and bows.
7. Polymnia: Muse Polymnia was the protector of the divine hymns and mimic art; she invented geometry and grammar. She was depicted looking up to the Sky, holding a lyre.
8. Ourania: Muse Ourania was the protector of the celestial objects and stars; she invented astronomy. She was always depicted bearing stars, a celestial sphere and a bow compass.
9. Calliope: Muse Calliope was the superior Muse. She was accompanying kings and princes in order to impose justice and serenity. She was the protector of heroic poems and rhetoric art. According to the myth, Homer asks from Calliope to inspire him while writing Iliad and Odyssey, and, thus, Calliope is depicted holding laurels in one hand and the two Homeric poems in the other hand.”

In politics it is said, that when not fueled by hope there is a vacuum for fear to fill. Since artists turn to the muses, Clio, Euterpe, Thalia, Melpomene, Terpsichore, Erato, Polymnia, Ourania and Calliope we are exploring what they can offer us for inspiration to have the hope fueling politics.

“Three grand essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, something to love, and something to hope for.”
– Joseph Addison                                                                                                                                                           

“Hopeful thinking can get you out of your fear zone and into your appreciation zone.”
-Martha Beck

Let us first see reminders of how alike we all are courtesy of Terpsichore (brief dance videos):
[BangtanBoysVN] [VIETSUB] BTS – Fire (Dance Practice)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sjf3Gp_PxGE

and
A DANCE SHOWCASE (INDIA) | MARQUESE SCOTT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iUhhFAxrDc

and

VIXX (빅스) – 다이너마이트 (Dynamite) Dance Practice (Mirrored)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSxXO61Te54

and

I《EXCITING》 AKMU(악동뮤지션) – RE-BYE @인기가요 Inkigayo 20160515

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cj4dX2SUOAs

Reminds me that hope springs is universal, how about you?

Now for some added fun as Thalia (comedy) joins Terpsichore:
Fik-Shun | FRONTROW | World of Dance Las Vegas 2014 #WODVEGAS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mg6-SnUl0A0

And the grand finale as Ourania (celestial) joins Thalia and Terpsichore:
Boogie Storm make Simon’s dream come true! | Auditions Week 5 | Britain’s Got Talent 2016
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ax7tmaYObIQ

I feel hope after watching these, how about you?

Thank you dear reader for joining me on this journey of discovery and quest for hope.

In politics it is said, that when not fueled by hope there is a vacuum for fear to fill. Since artists turn to the muses, Clio, Euterpe, Thalia, Melpomene, Terpsichore, Erato, Polymnia, Ourania and Calliope we are exploring what they can offer us for inspiration to have the hope fueling politics.

“Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness. “
-Desmond Tutu

“Hope is like the sun, which, as we journey toward it, casts the shadow of our burden behind us.“ 
-Samuel Smiles

Let us first turn to justice from Calliope:
Supreme Court Delivers Victory For Seattle Living Wage Law and Fight Against Corporate Claims of Constitutional Rights
http://freespeechforpeople.org/supreme-court-delivers-victory-for-seattle-living-wage-law-and-fight-against-corporate-constitutional-rights/

and
A project in rural India shows the life-saving power of something we use every day.
http://www.upworthy.com/a-project-in-rural-india-shows-the-life-saving-power-of-something-we-use-every-day?c=upw1

and

A homeless man was tried for stealing $4.50 worth of food. Here's what the judges said.
http://www.upworthy.com/a-homeless-man-was-tried-for-stealing-450-worth-of-food-heres-what-the-judges-said?c=upw1

and

India’s Wedding Industry Unites to Fight Child Marriage (hat tip Joanne)

http://www.takepart.com/article/2016/05/08/child-marriage-india

Rekindles my hope that justice may be experienced, how about you?

Now for some rhetoric courtesy of Calliope:
Dress for Success: Apparel Brand Uses T-Shirts to Destigmatize Mental Illness (hat tip Joanne)

http://www.takepart.com/article/2016/05/09/wear-your-label

Gave me a kind of hope, how about you?

Erato would claim (love):
Daughter Finds Out Mother’s Amazing Secret After She Dies, Helps 150,000 People (hanky alert & hat tip Joanne)
http://www.theepochtimes.com/n3/2019287-daughter-finds-out-mothers-amazing-secret-after-she-dies-helps-150000-people/

and

An open letter to my ex-husband's future wife.
http://www.upworthy.com/an-open-letter-to-my-ex-husbands-future-wife?c=upw1

Did you grab a hanky like me?

On to Ourania (celestial):

Oodles of orange and purple starfish have appeared. And that might be worth celebrating.
http://www.upworthy.com/oodles-of-orange-and-purple-starfish-have-appeared-and-that-might-be-worth-celebrating?c=upw1

Looks wonderful to me, how about you?

Who would claim this one?
Take a Virtual Reality Trip to the Top of Grandfather Redwood

http://www.takepart.com/feature/2016/04/18/racing-save-ancient-redwood-forests-climate-change?cmpid=tp-eml-2016-05-04-fftf-p

I feel hope after watching these, how about you?

Thank you dear reader for joining me on this journey of discovery and quest for hope.

In politics it is said, that when not fueled by hope there is a vacuum for fear to fill. Since artists turn to the muses, Clio, Euterpe, Thalia, Melpomene, Terpsichore, Erato, Polymnia, Ourania and Calliope we are exploring what they can offer us for inspiration to have the hope fueling politics.

“Hope is the pillar that holds up the world. Hope is the dream of a waking man.”
-Pliny the Elder

“Hope is like peace. It is not a gift from God. It is a gift only we can give one another.”  
-Elie Wiesel

Let us first turn to some history courtesy of Clio:
This chef is much bigger than her 'Lemonade' cameo, though that was pretty great too.

http://www.upworthy.com/this-chef-is-much-bigger-than-her-lemonade-cameo-though-that-was-pretty-great-too?c=upw1

and
Robert Scheer Talks With Eddie Conway About Making Real News After Prison
http://therealnews.com/t2/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=31&Itemid=74&jumival=16243

Gave me a kind of hope, how about you?

Now to Euterpe and Polymnia (musical instruments and divine “hymns”):
Musicians Raise Their Voices in Song to Help Children in Gaza
http://www.takepart.com/article/2016/05/01/album-2-unite-all?cmpid=tpdaily-eml-2016-05-02

My hope for the future in hands such as these went up, how about yours?

Erato would claim (love):
This Australian guy is buying 300 charter buses for an incredible reason.
http://www.upworthy.com/this-australian-guy-is-buying-300-charter-buses-for-an-incredible-reason?c=upw1

Did you grab a hanky like me?

On to Ourania (celestial):

The Amazing Sky
https://amazingsky.net/

Looks wonderful to me, how about you?

Who would claim this one?
Scientists gave a camera to an octopus, and she only needed 3 tries to learn to use it.
http://www.upworthy.com/scientists-gave-a-camera-to-an-octopus-and-she-only-needed-3-tries-to-learn-to-use-it?c=upw1

I feel hope after watching these, how about you?

Thank you dear reader for joining me on this journey of discovery and quest for hope.