The Case Against Hope

Is acceptance any better?

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According to the myth, Pandora was given a box containing all evil. When she got curious and opened it, they poured out into the world. Only Hope remained. She shut the lid before it had a chance to escape.

But what was Hope doing there in the first place? Is Hope an evil?

You would never think hope was an evil if you were to read popular psychology. Hope is the optimistic belief that positive outcomes are possible, even in the face of adversity. Hope gives us the drive to set goals and take action. When we have hope, we’re more likely to persevere through difficulties. Hope supports resilience. It allows us to bounce back from difficult situations and keep moving forward. It helps us develop a mindset of growth and learning, enabling us to learn from failures and setbacks and continue to grow despite challenges. Additionally, when we’re hopeful, we’re more open to new ideas and possibilities. Hope sparks our imagination and encourages us to think outside the box.

What could be evil about that? Plenty, says psychoanalyst . In her book, , hope is turning you into a zombie.

Being a Ukrainian, now living in rainy Ireland, could have something to do with her gloomy…