Having Hope

Thinking back at our Literature class, my teacher said that the only thing that is left in Pandora’s box is hope. If I am to apply that in reality, I guess it’s such a great thing that there is something left in that mystical box, otherwise our world would be torn into gloom and doom.

Despite my idea about this, I guess it’s still hard to keep that precious thing especially when everything seems wrong. I for one, lose hope when the situation is out of my control. One time, a friend of mine sent me two simple messages to console me. Ever since, I keep those messages hanging in my message wall to keep myself from moving during my troubled times.

Here are her messages:

Be optimistic. Like the saying says, “Every dark cloud has its silver lining.” It is a very popular statement to the point that it sounds like a cliché. On the other hand, I guess this statement still works. Besides, it not wrong to think of right things even when the situation is bad. Optimism should, in fact, be practiced.

Have faith. Similar to optimism. But this time, it requires faith and belief that everything will still be a happy ending. Reality doesn’t show much of a fairy tale ending, but it’s a matter of faith that changes the situation.

Those are just two simple messages but those really keep my hope sparking.