Hope is (or can be) different than "wishing". Wishing takes into account that the likelihood is highly improbable, and "hopes" nonetheless that what is wished for would come to pass. I "hope" I win the lottery in that way … my confidence of it actually occurring is very low, and my expectations are not dashed when it doesn't happen (every week :) ). I hope for a better tomorrow because I have experienced my own resilience, and the steadfastness of those that love me, and I have experienced the ebb and flow and cycles of life. The spring follows winter, and new growth and sunshine as the rain gives way to sunshine. That is not a wish, it …
Hope is (or can be) different than "wishing". Wishing takes into account that the likelihood is highly improbable, and "hopes" nonetheless that what is wished for would come to pass. I "hope" I win the lottery in that way … my confidence of it actually occurring is very low, and my expectations are not dashed when it doesn't happen (every week :) ). I hope for a better tomorrow because I have experienced my own resilience, and the steadfastness of those that love me, and I have experienced the ebb and flow and cycles of life. The spring follows winter, and new growth and sunshine as the rain gives way to sunshine. That is not a wish, it …