Hopeful
Some days go better than others. When we’re having an off day, week, or month, it can be easy to assume that things will never get better.
In this we’re forgetting a universal truth: things are always changing, all the time. It is possible—true—that things might get worse. But is equally or more likely true that things will improve.
When we’re in such a slump, we can focus on being grateful for what is going right. And certainly, if we put our focus on it, many things are likely going okay to very well. We’re probably simply focused on the one or two items that aren’t as we might wish.
Being hopeful helps. We can feel better in the moment, knowing that things are bound to improve. The pendulum will swing back in the direction we prefer. Meanwhile, we can try to be happy about other circumstances and be confident that our patience will be rewarded.
Today’s message reminds me of the power of hope. It not only helps me feel better right now, it also sends a powerful message to Creation to help generate what I do want to see.
Please reflect and share. What is your relationship with hope?