The Hope of Things to Come
8January 5, 2013 by David
A few weeks ago I was reading through some blogs I follow when I found an article talking about Christmas. The author described his family’s various Christmas traditions and his favorite memories of the holiday. Overall it was a very warm and happy story for the season. In scrolling to the bottom of the page, I came across a very beautiful and pure comment. It said, “I still see the hope in Christmas. I’m ready, in these days, to anticipate joy, and to celebrate. To believe.”
People don’t see enough of this type of statement in the world. They turn on the news and see death and dismay, heartbreak and hopelessness, but they don’t see faith. They don’t see unconquerable joy. And, in my opinion, that is one of the greatest tragedies of our time.
It is very easy to look at problems (be they yours or someone else’s) and complain, throw up your arms and say “I quit!” That sort of pecimism runs rampant in our society. But by putting these words on display for the whole world to see – you can reverse that trend. Everyday you have the opportunity to be positive, to be a bright and shining beacon to a world covered in darkness. That is your power. And it is also your responsibility.
I will leave you with one of my favorite quotes, by Carlos Castaneda: “The trick is in what one emphasizes. We either make ourselves miserable, or we make ourselves happy. The amount of work is the same.”
Choose happiness, for yourself — and for the world. Call it a New Years resolution.
Dude I love that quote. I featured it in one of my posts a while back. Very awesome and very true. Good one for the New Year’s Resolution list. Thanks for the reminder.
Carlos Castaneda quote :)
I’m glad you liked it! Thanks for reading.
Excellent! I like it very much. I decided this Christmas, to do as Scrooge stated, to honor Christmas in my heart and to keep it every day…I decided to fight against the darkness with Hope and Joy. My husband gave me a Star Wars lightsaber for Christmas….with blue light. I thought it was the most perfect gift he could have given – a weapon against darkness, a light for my path. Not to mention it makes a bunch of cool noises, LOL. But your post is excellent and I thank you for it. Happy, Hopeful, Joyful New Year to you! and not sure if you are into this, but Jesus’ first miracle was all about turning the ordinary water of our lives into the wine of joy.
Thank you for sharing your joy :)
Thank you for referring to one of my favorite Castaneda quotes. I think I used that one just yesterday and will probably be motivated to quote it tomorrow.
Happy to find fellow bloggers who enioy good quotes!
Yes! Thank-you for this inspiring post! It strengthens my resolve to choose happiness when circumstances try to steal my joy. As Carlos Castaneda said: “The amount of work is the same.” And as you said, it is our responsibility.