Introduction to the Hope in Wishful Thinking

The Hope in Wishful Thinking

Think about the last time you set a goal for your future. Think about your dreams and plans for life. Think about here and now, and how you want things to be. Wishful thinking surrounds each and every one of these prompts and our thoughts. It is in our human nature to have hope for tomorrow and for the future. The American Dream surrounds the idea that anything is possible with goals, perseverance, dedication and completion. 

Often when going through the stress of finals, exams, papers, and drama we get caught up in thinking that these thoughts are simply that, thoughts. That they have no depth and carry no real weight. It is just “wishful thinking”. A dream that cannot be achieved. Something you want but can never actually have. 

In this blog I hope to create a personal account for the moments when you feel lost, confused, hurt, and stressed, but also for the moments of joy, happiness, positivity, and love. This is what I call The Hope in Wishful Thinking. The silver lining when all else fails. The choice to keep moving forward and be positive even through the hard times. The poetry in my posts will capture these feelings and serve as an outlet for those in these situations. This outlet will allow readers to understand my feelings and thoughts, during good and bad times, and be able to relate them to their own lives.

Look forward and take a deep breath

Wish for tomorrow, wish for the time ahead.

Feel the pain that surrounds you,

And find the beauty in its simplicity.

Look forward and take a deep breath

what we lose can be for the best.

Find the hope that keeps you moving

And it will carry you through.