Thinking vs Hope

The most dangerous words that come from my mouth are usually “I’ve been thinking.” When I think, my thoughts go everywhere. Most of the time they go to good places but when things get serious, when big decisions are on the line, my thoughts usually betray me. They go to the dark places of my mind. Fear creeps in and takes over.

I recently had a moment like this. It took a bit to recognize it but once I did, I knew that I had to refocus my thoughts. What I found was hope. We hope for things to come, things we don’t yet have. By focusing on hope, it becomes easier to see good outcomes. Hope for a better a situation, a better future. Hope.