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Why Hope Is the Most Powerful Emotion We Have?

Have you ever lost hope? I think you have done the right thing.

By H. Awais KhanPublished about a year ago 3 min read
Why Hope Is the Most Powerful Emotion We Have?
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Have you ever wondered why people around us always say, “Don’t lose hope, something good will happen and blah blah……blah.

Well, when we are in trouble we mostly lose hope and give up but people around us always say “Don’t lose hope”.

That’s because we don’t know the power of hope and I can assure you that after reading this article, you will feel a strange smile on your face and you will be like, “Oh… that’s why they say don’t lose hope”.

And I said you have done the right thing because sometimes, losing hope feels right when people don’t understand its power.

For example, a person might give up after repeated failures, believing there’s no point in trying anymore. What they don’t realize is that hope isn’t just about success, it’s about believing in possibilities and finding the strength to keep going, even when the path seems impossible.

They are correct, Hope is the only thing that can make us feel good and can even solve our troubles.

When hope is lost, dreams die. When hope returns, they breathe. – Langston Hughes

That’s why hope is the most powerful emotion we have and I agree with it.

Hope is a light, no matter how faint, even in the darkest moments of our lives. It is not just a feeling, it’s the reason why we keep moving ahead when things are tough.

Just consider this: when everything seems lost, hope is what softly says, “It’s going to get better.”

Hope gives us strength.

Hope helps us take the next step when life gives us problems. Imagine a marathon runner.

They don’t know how long they can keep running, but the hope of reaching the finish line keeps them going.

That’s the strength of hope; it moves us ahead, even when we’re tired or scared.

Let’s say you’re watching your favorite sports team, and they are losing badly. It’s the last few minutes, and suddenly they score.

Then they score again. Now everyone is standing, cheering, because hope has come alive. That’s how it is in life too. Hope pushes us to keep trying, even when things seem hard.

Hope encourages us to act.

This is not sitting back and hoping things change. It’s believing things might change and making that a reality.

Imagine a student preparing for an exam. He had failed before, but still, he stayed late at night, going through notes and trying to solve problems.

Why? He hopes that now he will succeed. Hope does not sit on the shelf-it activates our efforts and struggle for victory.

Perhaps, think about seeking a job. After several rejections, you are likely to be tempted to quit, but hope assures you that there’s a perfect position waiting for you.

Hope unites people.

Hope does not just help make us good but also giving hope to others increases it. A good word, an extended helping hand, or listening to another person gives hope.

We often try to encourage those around us who share our sentiments about being hopeful when we are hopeful.

Have you ever seen someone by the roadside who had a flat tire? Then, a stranger, stopping to help them makes everything seem a little better.

When hope is shared, its size increases. Being kind showing a small amount of service or even listening to one’s words can keep hope in someone’s heart.

Hope is not a melodramatic, thunderous sort of thing. It is very small, sometimes, even when it’s there at all.

It is the mom who keeps making dinner the kid loves to eat after an awful day of school.

It is the person planting a garden after an especially long, hard winter, hoping that spring will come.

Hope is powerful because it is always there in small ways. It might be hoping for a sunny day after weeks of rain or hoping for a better future during hard times. Whichever big or small, hope tells us that better things are coming.

So, never think that hope is small after all. It’s what keeps dreams alive, relationships strong and our hearts courageously full. While hope gives us the strength to go through whatever this life may bring.

So don’t you ever try to lose hope because

“Even the darkest night will end, and the sun will rise."

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About the Creator

H. Awais Khan

I am just an ICS college student who is trying to make his living through writing on Vocal Media &

Medium: https://medium.com/@h.awais_khan

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