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This is probably my favorite word in the English language.

And the story of Pandora's Box is one of my favorite stories in mythology, and the story of Joseph is my favorite Bible story. Both are based so much on hope and faith.

My most recent article in the Spirituality forum is simply;
Hope

I also wrote an article for the Bible Basics site a couple of years ago by the same title that is a little more geared towards Christians only:
Hope (from the Christian POV)

I'd love for y'all to read both and let me know what you think hope is and how it has affected your life, and/or how the lack of it has affected you.

And may you always have hope in this New Year 2009!

I loved both Articals! you have a talent for writing! I have faith in the Creator and Hope in Balence. I believe that good and bad things happen to keep me in balence. I hope that with Balence comes Wisdom and Peace. In hard time I have hope that this is a trail to make me strong and teach me something that I need to learn to be more in Balence with myself, Earth, and the Creator.
When I lose Hope I feel like I am spining out of control into the blank abyss of nothingness! Where nothing goes right and everything turns againist me! It is a horrible feeling both emotionaly and physicaly not to mention mentalily! I feel like the Creator has left and posted a wanted poster with my info on it!
I have been told I am depressed but the only reason the dr say that is because I am not 120 and pregent so the naturaly think this SHOULD make be depressed! The Dr I have now gave me the mirical drug of thyriod medicine and this has helped to control my other health problems like weight gain and type one deibeties! I have a lot of Hope now! 15years of bad health care and things are looking up for me! Balence is WONDERFUL!!!
Happy New Years all!

Happy New Year to you as well!

I think Hope is one of the most important things a person can have in life. Hope can make the difference in whether you get out of bed in the morning.

And I love your description of Balance. We so need balance in our lives. We need good to give us a reason to keep going, and we need bad to help us to grow and strengthen.

I think you may have given me the idea for my next article!

I am Glad! I love your articals! I am hoping that you get inspired often! I am happy to be your muse! lol