Hopium

Without hope, or hopelessness, is dangerous. I have it instead of expectations which to me can leave one with worse disappointments when not fulfilled. With hope I am aware that what I want/need may not happen but the hope gives me strength to move on. The flame of hope is forever burning even if it's almost imperceptible. If it gets snuffed out, then why bother living. I don't want to merely just exist. I count my blessings and feel gratitude always and that gives me hope.