I was reading a book on advertising when the author
mentioned, "All Advertising Is about Hope."
This got me thinking about other people's dreams and aspirations, most
of this is wrapped around them hoping to accomplish something or do
something. I never gave it much thought but hope is one of the most
important things in our lives. Some people go around hoping that they
will keep their job, when the economy is in bad shape. Others go around
hoping for forgiveness for their sins or other bad deeds they have done
in the past.
What is it you're hoping for? There's got to be something. Are you
hoping to become a multimillionaire or even the world's first
trillionaire. Are your dreams big or small? Are you the kind of person
who is happy living a simple life with very little possessions like a
Buddhist monk or are you one who is seeking the lifestyle of the King.
Hope supplies us with the will to continue through hopeless obstacles
during our lifetime.
Most people seeking hope are looking for a way out of something or a way
toward a better life. These people often fall easy prey to large
religious organizations, as they take them under their wing and slowly
start to brainwash them. They seek the weak minded, helpless, poor and
trusting people and build their organizations using them. I once
believed in Christianity, but it no longer offers me true hope, the more
I study Christianity and other organized religions, I noticed certain
similarities based on inspiration.
I hope I live the good life, so I can go to heaven, the promised land,
our ultimate enlightenment.
I hope I am living the true will according to God, Buddha, Krishna or
other supreme beings.
I hope that the Bible is wrong about the 144,000 people from the 12
tribes.
I hope I'm living a life that is pleasing to the Lord.
If you're part of an organized religion, ask your religious leaders, any
questions that you have about your religion. If they can't answer these
questions, try to find them on your own. Books, videos, and the Internet
are great sources for information. If you're living your life for the
sole purpose of going to heaven one day, you could be disappointed, when
that day arrives.
Ask a couple of questions and I hope you will get honest answers to
them. |