Hope is Like Time: Slow in the Moment, Fast When We Look Back EP 96

Hope has a funny rhythm to it, kind of like time. When you're in the thick of something hard or uncertain, the days can feel endless. You count the hours, waiting for answers, progress, or even just a little bit of relief. Or maybe the days feel long because we rush from one task to another, feeling like we need to be 3 places at once. When the day ends, we wonder if we accomplished anything at all. Hope can feel fragile in those moments—like you're holding your breath, unsure when you’ll get to exhale. It can even feel risky to hope, to hold on to the belief that things can get better and we wonder if it’s worth staying hopeful at all. That’s the thing about hope. It doesn’t always feel strong or bright in the moment. Sometimes it’s quiet, steady, barely noticeable—just like the ticking of a clock. But it’s always moving you forward.