ENVIRONMENT
The Misconception of Hope and Healing the World
If we diminish the flame then we are only left in darkness
“Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul — and sings the tunes without the words — and never stops at all.” — Emily Dickinson
What would happen if we removed all the hopeful people in the world?
Our media is already so depressing. Imagine if there were no positive voices to offer some balance. What if the only messaging each day was about the end of the world, no one cares, life is meaningless, and we are just going to die so what is the point?
This isn’t so far-fetched if you spend any time watching the news or reading social media. If an alien landed on Earth and spent thirty minutes watching the BBC, CNN, Fox, and Al Jazeera, they would flee in an instant. Sadly, we can’t flee from the onslaught of the media, politicians, and corporations that feed this beast.
But weaved through the profusion of stories of doom are stories of hope and goodness. Through the cacophony of hate and vitriol are quieter, gentler voices.
