how do we make the distinction between HOPE and EXPECTATION.?
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Our expectations are something that come from 100 percent logical values. to expect something is to realize that it will happen; and therefor to bank on it. To hope for something, however, simply means that you may rely on it happening, and genuinely believe that it will, but that from an exterior perspective, it isn't good to rely on it.
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Have faith and believe that what you prayed for is what your outcome will be.  As the scripture says, "faith is the substance of things hope for, the evidence of things not seen".
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I've pointed this out as well....a choice of free-will has two equal options 'do that and be happy or do this and be happy', while a threat has one option, 'do it or suffer'\n\nPeople in here will try to word-play it with "you make the choice, not God' and other such parroted rehearsed babble, but it comes down to seeing it as it is.....a threat versus a choice
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have patience\nand look for positive things about that thing\nlike if tht thing happens wht will u get \nand if tht thing doesnt happen wht will u get
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Hope, it is the quintessential human delusion, simultaneously the source of your greatest strength and your greatest weakness-The Architect, aka Col. Sanders.  this comes from his long monologue from the thrid instalment of the matrix trilogy, the Matrix Reloaded.  \n \nyeah, its a nice quote.  you cant paraphrase it any better.  though my father had a similar line to tell me, not to hope against hope he said.
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a promise or \na heart\nor\nsomething that contradicts itself\nor\nsilence
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we have the sentence in our language i don'y know what if in english it exists :\nAlways look at the fool part of the glass not the emptiness of it .\n\nMeaning : always think about the good part of the things happening to you , even in the worst situations !\n\nalways thank God and think about God .
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This is easy. Only when you have expectations, can you be disappointed.  And when you have something to lose, property, reputation, friends, job, then you can be controlled by the fear of maybe losing that.  When you have little or nothing, then you have nothing to lose so you really do not care.  Either we as people are mostly self-centered (nothing to lose) or we think of others (care, kind, concern).  Thankfully, most of us are genuinely good and want to make the world a better place, so we want to do what we can to make it better.
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I agree.  It's a word game in my opinion.  They hope but cannot be sure no more than you or I. It just raises there expectations, I hope they are not disappointed.
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to avoid something neegative out of a situation... and hopes for the best!!!!
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Hey, I know the world doesnt seem fair at times but you can never lose sight of hope.  While I am a Christian, hope is an individual thing that takes some faith and trust that things will work out the best for you.\nDon't know when the last time you went to church, but offer, pray, and believe, and it will perform miracles for you.
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until you mean it...or when it's said w/o expecting anything in return
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Doesn't sound very hopeful...
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With God everything is possible, so never give up hope. You also have to help yourself with and let her know how you feel.................
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i hope positively\ncheers
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dont loose hope dear!
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there is always hope. To make sure there is a chance for humankind to "pull through," do what you know to be right, and do it well, without hesitation. And do it mindfully. This is the best thing that can be done to spread authentic joy and compassion for al;l beings everywhere.