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New Beginnings
Introduction: Echoes of Hopelessness
“We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.” — Martin Luther King Jr.
“So little hope for the future.” Over the last few years, I have heard this alluded to by many people I have had the pleasure of speaking with; several have even said it directly. For some, it is in how they view the world; for others, it is in their outlook; and for many more, a general disposition. The phrase is simple and all too powerful, and people wonder how they will move forward when they cannot see a future now. Societally, this is the most significant of problems: the decay of life, potential, and opportunity. It is all too easy to forget where we came from and ignore the lessons learned from previous generations. For me, this involves a trip down memory lane.
Personal Journey: Discovering Hope in Perspective
When I was younger, life was quite difficult. It wasn’t difficult for any reason outside my control; however, I did not understand this then. I went about my thoughts, contemplating all the reasons that things might be playing out the way they were and looking for external forces to blame for all of the woes of my life. I suffered the anxiety that is all too familiar to one who views the world the same way that I used to. I worried constantly about what bad thing was going to happen next. Around…
