#50 - Why Being Hopeful Isn't Always Helpful

As humans we all desire to have the feeling of hope sometimes.  Like when there’s been a tragedy somewhere in the world and you hope everyone affected will be ok, then hope can be comforting.

The word hope has such a nice ring to it. So if the feeling of hope indicates something positive, then when is it not helpful?  Aren’t we taught at a young age to wish upon a star and hope for things?

The issue with being hopeful is that it is not a strategy that gets you what you want and really negates your power.  The feeling of hope can be a problem because it’s passive and doesn’t inspire action. It’s often masking a negative emotion that you want to feel better about in the future.

By hoping and wishing, you don’t have to challenge yourself to face things like fear, doubt and uncertainty.  Instead you put hope out into your world and you sit back and wait.

This week I’m going to discuss why being hopeful isn’t always helpful and a better alternative.