The Illusion of Hope

 We often buy into the illusion of hope and hope does give us, intrinsically, hope, a positive psychological state that helps us get through difficulties in hope of things getting better. 

Although things may get better, they may also not get better, so what would be more powerful than hope, is acceptance of the what is - the current situation as is, and in every moment. This state of acceptance does not rely on any future state of “better” as it is inherently making peace with the present moment. This far more powerful than the hope of a better future and returns us to a state of inner peace and wellbeing. Non-resistance to the reality of the present moment regardless of things will turn out in some future moment.