| The Magic of Hope by Jennifer Palmquist and Dan Cohen Do you have more access to magic in the 21st century than you've had in the past? Sure. We have some wonderful technology. People are living longer with medical advances; we can surf the internet with ever-faster computers. It's magical. What about you personally? What about the magic in you? Well, I am a little older, but I don't need a pacemaker yet. Is that what you mean? That's not exactly where I was going, although technology can be terrific. I'm talking about the magic in you that is ageless, the magic that you hold within. I'm wondering if you're interested in accessing that aspect of yourself? For what purpose? Maybe, to know yourself better or to understand why you are alive, your purpose. To perceive and receive more from life so that you will appreciate how magical it really is. To rekindle the kind of enthusiasm for life that you had as a young child, when life seemed more magical. I'm not a kid anymore. I've grown up. I'm older and wiser and I'm not falling for it. You left out the word, again. You meant to say, "I'm not falling for it again." Yep, that's right. Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me. You don't want to be disappointed again. Is that it? Who does? It's easier to just move through life as best you can, try to accomplish a few goals and hope that things work out. You said the magic word. You said, "hope." Everybody hopes for something. No, they don't. A lot of people have given up. They've been disappointed too often or too severely and they've lost hope. Do you know what happens when you lose hope? Sure, you feel hopeless. Yes and when you feel hopeless you don't believe that you have a future. Everything begins with a glimmer of hope; the faintest notion that whatever it is that you're wishing for will come to pass. Hope is the first ingredient. Hope opens the way for dreams to appear. Nothing can begin without hope. But, what if you feel hopeless? What limits a person's ability to be hopeful? For many, hope is too painful. Past hopes have resulted in disappointment. Hope brings to mind unpleasant memories and doubt. Hope is then avoided and ultimately abandoned. But then there is hope. That's what's nice about it. It's always present. Our capacity to hope remains, even when we choose not to invoke its use. Hope is a magic wand because it transforms. The simple act of hoping creates a change. There is no advantage in denying hope. Even if the future disappoints, why stop hoping? As long as you live there is reason to hope. Why is hope that important? Our reality depends upon hope. Our ever-changing reality is dependent upon our ability to transform and create. The creative process begins first and foremost with hope. Hope inspires, which enlists the resources required to make change. As this unfolding process begins to manifest, it becomes easier to envision the potential end result. The goal begins to appear possible. Soon a belief develops that it is achievable. As the momentum builds, the belief grows stronger and ultimately it is transformed into actuality. What was once only a faint hope has manifested as a reality. On the other hand, nobody rallies around hopelessness because hopelessness doesn't provide any means for accomplishment. Hopelessness is a dead end. What can you do if you don't have hope? Nothing can make you have hope. That is up to you, your choice. The problem is that dreams don't appear when there is no hope and therefore, there is no future. Reality ends. You mean that you die? That's how the dying process begins, but as long as you live you can invoke hope. I never realized the power of hope. Now that you do, why don't you invoke its power? How do I do it? Remember what it was like to hope as a child. Feel the hope, anticipation and enthusiasm. Feel the magic. What do you want to hope for? What do you wish for? What is your deepest longing? Maybe I should hope for world peace. That's nice, but for that or any hope to manifest, you must do more than hope. What are you willing to do for world peace? I knew there was a catch. Hope is the beginning of the process. Why don't you start by hoping for something that you really want for yourself? In so doing, you will be motivated to take the actions necessary to fulfill your wish. Hope is both an attitude of optimism and an act of desire. For some the act of desire can be uncomfortable. Are you feeling a little selfish? Yes, but I do have some personal dreams that I would love to see materialize. Hope is magnified and the likelihood for success is enhanced when what you are hoping for is aligned with your purpose in life. When that scenario is at work it is easier to envision your dreams because a part of you is already engaged in moving in that direction. The road is paved for success because you will be moving along the path that you had originally intended. Have hope and live your dreams. Jennifer Palmquist and Dan Cohen, M.D., have created and teach Conscious Unfoldment™, a comprehensive, six-month program designed to increase conscious awareness. It is for those individuals who are ready to address their personality's issues so they can better understand and accomplish their life's purpose. They can be reached at (952) 943-4010 or send an e-mail to dcohen@cns.com. Copyright (c) 2002 Jennifer Palmquist and Dan Cohen |
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