Optimism and Hope
I used to be afraid of optimism. Many times I’ve held onto this specific future for myself and when I didn’t get there, I consequently felt the burden of expectation and loss pull me down. Having been conditioned by these experiences, I learned to “be practical” and not hope for anything. More recently, however, I’ve learned that there is a power in just having hope, even if our ambitions are not fulfilled. Hope drives us when discipline and motivation fail, it gives our journeys meaning and fuels our lives in the darkest times.
I’ve learned that it’s okay to not achieve the goals we have for ourselves because sometimes things are out of our control. Instead, focus on what you can control and strive courageously towards your ambitions in life, whatever they may be. And it’s okay to hope along the way. Let hope be your companion on your journey.
What’s your relationship with hope? What are the sources of hope in your life?
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What’s your relationship with hope?
I used to have a similar experience. I have realized that not having hope was in fact leading me to have a stressful experience. I realized my thoughts about the situation was the problem, previously I used to think that the situation itself was the problem. I learned to rephrase my thoughts to more positive ones as a result. Which made me feel more satisfied with my life.
What are the sources of hope in your life?
Prayer helps me relax and know that there is hope in life. It helps me learn some positive ways of thinking.
Social network with the right kind of person. One who is a role model. It helps me realize that I am actually capable of doing things.