“Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul and sings the tune without the words and never stops at all.” – Emily Dickinson.
Life is not perfect. Where there are moments of joy, there will also be a fair share of hardships that we must endure no matter what. And in such scenarios, spiritual hope is a force that lightens our paths and helps us navigate through the uncertainties of life.
Hope empowers us to achieve greatness and believe in a better tomorrow. Without hope, life has lost its meaning and purpose.
Why Is Hope So Important?
Hope serves as a substance for growth, fostering resilience and strength during challenges. Hope becomes your companion when there’s nothing and no one to fall back on. It allows you to think of possibilities that can guide you through life. It’s safe to say that hope acts as a protective shield, protecting us from misery and empowering us to face life’s challenges with courage and determination.
A Contagious Effect
Like a ripple in a pond, the vibrant energy of hopeful individuals radiates outward, inspiring and uplifting those around them.
But let’s be fair: despite hope’s power, it is not always easily achievable. We live in a world inundated by elements that go against us. There’s injustice, inequality, and war, and during such times, maintaining a sense of hope can often feel like an uphill battle. It requires courage to take on the darkness within and to believe in the possibility of a better tomorrow, even when all evidence seems to point to the opposing direction.
However, it’s true that hope emerges as a light of possibility in the depths of despair, guiding us toward the dawn of a new day.
In Footprints: Poems of Moment in Time, Dr. William H Johnson talks about hope and everything that makes our lives worth living. His compilation of poems is an ode to happiness and self-discovery. These poems are his way of connecting with the most unnoticed yet essential things in life.
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