Hope brokers?
There has been a lot of talk about Hope. As I listen to the news anchors and politicians, they are selling Hope. The salesman that has the latest and greatest solution to the business is selling Hope. There is a lot of people “selling” Hope. When did they become the “hope brokers” of the world?
When Pandora opened Pandora’s Box, she let out all the evils except one: hope. The Greeks considered hope to be as dangerous as the entire world’s evil. But, eventually Pandora let out hope otherwise humanity was filled with despair.
Emily Dickinson wrote “Hope is a thing with feathers… That perches in the soul…”
Simply put, Hope is a belief in a positive outcome related to events and circumstances in one’s life. In lodge we talk about Faith, Hope, & Charity. It is taken from Catholic Theology more specifically Corinthians. With Faith and Hope we become more charitable. We give more to the less fortunate because we know we live a life of plenty. The combination of Faith and Hope remind us of that.
Is hope what keeps everyone moving forward? The reason I ask this is the message from the politicians and the salesmen is, “work with me and I will give you hope”. Where did they get all the hope to sell? Do you vote for someone based on hope? Do you buy a product based on hope? Maybe Yes?
When does hope turn to false hope, where all your hope is based around fantasy. Maybe that is what the politicians are dishing out, false hope and fantasy.
The election is nearing and I’m not buying the “Hope” line (I don’t buy it from the salesman either). I think we need a new commander in chief that is based on substance. A leader that leads with the ends in mind.
I remember a president a number of years back that came into office during a pretty good time in American history. I talk with friends about his presidency and their criticism is that he didn’t do anything when he arrived in Washington. My comment is that was the best thing about him.
Remember to vote, that is what makes the system work.
