My life of conversation leads me to reimagine the very meaning of hope. I define hope as distinct from optimism or idealism. It has nothing to do with wishing. It references reality at every turn and reveres truth. It lives open eyed and wholeheartedly with the darkness that is woven ineluctably into the light of life and sometimes seems to overcome it. Hope, like every virtue, is a choice that becomes a habit that becomes spiritual muscle memory.

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Krista Tippett was American journalist, author, and entrepreneur. Krista Tippett is an American journalist, author, and public intellectual. Since 2003, she has served as creator and host of the Peabody Award winning program On Being. Read more on Wikipedia →

Themes

  • Faith — Reflections on belief, spirituality, and trust in the unseen
  • Hope — Words of encouragement about optimism and brighter futures
  • Religion — Exploring belief systems, worship, and spiritual practice
  • Truth — Meditations on honesty, authenticity, and the search for truth

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