Hoping for Hope
I’ve seen countless social media posts about “hope” lately. More specifically, I’ve seen people who have been “hoping” for the best, “hoping” for change, “hoping” for the future, and even “hoping” for hope. While hope can be a starting point, my anecdotal perspective is that hope needs to grow into something more, and we have to be careful of the notion of creating false hope for ourselves.
My Experience
For example, when I used to hope for something in my life, it often resulted in nothing coming to fruition. Hope created a feeling like I was trying to drive a car while in neutral. However, when I transformed that “hope” into an unwavering belief, well, you guessed it… results started to appear! The truth and caveat are that even an unwavering belief does not bat 1000 percent (in the real world, nobody will achieve perfection), but belief does seem to take the next step toward the desired result because it sparks necessary action and resilience within us.
Is a Lack of Clarity Blocking Our Belief?
Have you ever been frustrated by not being able to get a clear view of something? Maybe you were at a concert trying to get a picture of the artist on stage and your view was obstructed, or maybe you were at a sporting event and the others in the crowd blocked your view of the outstanding play that everyone is rejoicing in. When that happens, sometimes taking just one step to the right or one step to the left can result in the most amazing clarity that your eyes can ever lock onto.
A similar situation happened to me the other day. There was a scenic view I wanted to take in for a few moments, but there were several tree limbs obstructing my vision. So, I took a couple of steps to the right, and then boom! The most amazing view appeared right in front of my eyes. Taking those simple steps to the right was like pulling up the grand drape that reveals the stage right before the beginning of a play. I successfully attained the clarity I was seeking.
Guidance and Support Are Necessary
Obstructed visions can occur in any aspect of our lives. The life you envision might be blocked by something (e.g., a limiting belief, lack of support, etc.), or maybe you feel uncertain about which direction to take a step in. Seeking guidance and support can undoubtedly help you achieve the vision you desire by pulling up the grand drape to reveal your performance to the world. Therefore, don’t ever be afraid to ask for help with bringing your visions to life because you might just be concealing the performance of a lifetime.
Transform Hope Into an Unwavering Belief
I offer this article not to disagree with those who utilize hope. If hope works for you, then by all means, have at it. However, if you are like the rest of us mere mortal humans (including myself), then you may want to take heed of my experiential learning and consider transforming any hope that you may have into an unwavering belief.