on cultivating hope
This quote from HH the Karmapa struck a chord with me. It's easy to fall into hopelessness and then fall even further into indifference.
Finding our nobility of heart ~ HH the 17th Karmapa
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"I have many hopes for the world, but I try not to have any expectations. Whether I can actually fulfill my aspirations or not, I wish to let them shape me and guide my actions in the world. Focusing on achieving results can make us too attached to our goals. Our dreams do not necessarily have to be fulfilled in order for us to be happy. Nurturing hopes is meaningful in and of itself. It is worth working toward them, regardless of the outcome. When we make this shift away from results, we will find greater courage to act on our aspirations for the world. We will find our nobility of heart."
– 17th Karmapa
from the book "The Heart Is Noble: Changing the World from the Inside Out"
