my hopes are so high

Scott Barry Kauffman suggests that learned helplessness can often be viewed as the default setting for many humans, a psychological state where individuals feel powerless in the face of challenges, leading to apathy and disengagement. This mindset, shaped by past experiences of failure or lack of control, can create a cycle that traps creativity and potential.

To combat this inherent tendency towards hopelessness, Kauffman emphasizes the importance of fostering hope as a skill we can train ourselves to cultivate. Hope isn’t just a feeling; it’s a proactive stance towards life, manifested through setting goals, maintaining motivation, and developing pathways to achieve those goals. In this perspective, hope acts as an antidote to learned helplessness—helping individuals break free from their self-imposed limitations and rediscover their passions and potentials.

By consciously nurturing hope through creative practices and supportive communities, we empower ourselves and others to challenge the status quo and embrace possibilities.

May we remeber :

hope isn’t just a wish

it’s a creative habit that we can all develop