“This was everything I could find in the Refrigerator ! ! !”

…………………….. Are you kidding me ?

 

*HOPE*

Hope is one of the most widely interpreted feelings that can only leave one wondering what exactly does that mean. To hope is to wish perhaps, but not exactly. Wishing always comes to an end based upon the object, subject or experience wished for. Hope on the other hand, comes from a much deeper recess of your being and is never really relinquished.

I would argue that hope is a conception derived deep down in the soul. A promise of great spirit and compassion to fervent its existence endlessly. Hope, is that thing that lives on and on and on.

Hope requires infallible belief in one’s ability to hold on, and more meaningfully, aspire to. It remains at all times both encouraging and uplifting. It can also be quite comforting and reassuring.

Hope is gracious, enthusiastic, cheering and void of capitulation or desperation. It can truly capture one’s soul. Unable to hold back, hope can grow into a lifetime of power to help manifest one’s dreams. It more than provides for survival and may be the only reason for continuance in times of dire need. Hope in its greatest form will be patient as well as persistent, always strong, always ready, always willing, never renounced.

The heart is the most powerful broadcaster of our being. A troubled heart, desperate and repressed can leave one unable to enliven. Hopelessness will be the result and this can lead to serious depression.

A life without hope can be unbearable, crippling and even end up in drastic measures like suicide.

Chronically unhappy people

Chronically unhappy people believe that somehow their lives are destined to be more difficult than others. They are certain and without a doubt that “LIFE” is “HARD”. Their outlook is always grim and escape from their plight unthinkable. They see themselves as victims and remain there with a “look what happened to me” attitude.

Happy people

Happy people know that life is hard and tend to bounce through difficult times with an attitude of curiosity rather than victimhood. They take responsibility for how they got into a mess and actively focus on getting themselves out of it. They use perseverance towards their problems and have an unlimited resource of hope that helps them to prevail.

 

*TRUST*

Trust, like hope, can be defined many ways. As a noun, trust can mean reliance, confidence, credence and dependability. It can also mean, dependence, guardianship, liability or duty. As a verb trust, like hope, has a nearly limitless amount of legitimate meanings.

Just as with hope, I would argue that trust is a conception derived deep down in the soul. To trust is self acknowledging. Trusting individuals are always very trustworthy themselves. Trusting people often lead lives of honor and high esteem.

When one puts their trust in another human being they’re saying that they have confidence in that person to do the “right” thing. Therefore, trust carries a tremendous amount of responsibility and even guardianship.

Happy people

Most happy and well adjusted people are trusting of their fellow man. They believe in the “GOOD” of mankind versus the assumption that everyone is out to get them. These same people foster a sense of community around themselves and meet new people with an open heart. Generally, they have strong family ties and loyal abounding friendships.

Chronically unhappy people

Unhappy people are distrusting of just about everybody, including supposed friends and possibly even family members. Strangers are definitely untrustworthy. Unfortunately, this behavior closes most doors of opportunity towards making meaningful connections with new people or situations. Furthermore, this behavior often promotes and festers crippling resentment towards others.

 

*FAITH*

Faith, is by far the most intangible of the three virtues depicted in this passage of mine. However, I would argue that faith, like hope and trust is a conception derived deep down in the soul. It is more unyielding than either hope or trust. Faith remains constant through a lifetime without really knowing how but the why, is always a complete certainty.

A life inspired through strong faith will assuredly amplify both hope and trust already in place. Faith can often be incorruptible, conscientious and resolute. An undeniable belief in the nature of human existence, faith holds no answers, but asks no questions either. Scrupulous and sincere, faith knows no limits or boundaries.

Faith includes a hope for tomorrow and the trust in mankind.

It is this faith alone that will be the guiding light through the darkest of hours and the greatest of challenges.

Chronically unhappy people

Chronically unhappy people concentrate on what’s wrong in the world versus what’s right. They will turn a blind eye to what’s actually right and focus on what’s wrong. Unhappy people are those that respond to any positive statements about their lives or the world they live in with, “Yeah but…”. They don’t want to be distracted from what’s wrong.

Unhappy people believe that others’ good fortune steals from their own. They are certain that there’s not enough goodness to go around. These people end up jealous and resentful of the successes of others.

Unhappy people tend to micromanage in an attempt to control all outcomes and then totally fall apart when things go off course.

Happy people

Happy people believe that they have a unique blueprint that can’t be duplicated or stolen from. Their faith in mankind is matched by their faith in themselves. They know of the unlimited possibilities offered to them and no other person limits their outcome in life.

Happy people have no jealousy or resentment in their lives. This allows them to stay focused on their goals and accept the unexpected or unpredictable difficulties life throws their way.

In Conclusion

Obviously, none of us are perfect and good virtues are not that easy to obtain. A good understanding of them is a great starting place and might be enough to help one manage a life that’s filled with promise.

We’re all going to swim in negative waters once in a while; but, what matters is how long we stay afloat and eventually get ourselves to calm and peaceful waters.

We can hope, trust and display tremendous faith in ourselves.

It’s about walking, running, falling down and getting back up again. It’s how we get back up again where all the differences reside.

That being said, I hope you will continue to join me looking back and ahead of the various life experiences I’m writing about in these blogs. More importantly, trust that I will present my experiences as I recall and/or foresee them to happen. Finally, keep the faith in our friendship and connection, because you all are quite special to me.