Angst for what happens next, excitement for the new job, concern for a loved one, or fear of the unknown are all forms of hope. And hope piques curiosity, that pulls us into possibility and exploration. Hope offers us the opportunity to decide who we will become, who we will serve, and determine what matters.

For all its good, hope does not predict the future. It does not make our fears real, our angst into anxiety, and nor does it turn our dreams into reality.  

Like custard, hope is best in moderation.