Back to the Future

Right now I am out of the office for a few days. Through the advancements of modern technologies and space-aged science, I was able to write a few articles and save them until I wanted to post them today. Ah… the joys and benefits of an intelligent, opposable-thumbed society! I suppose I could spout off in a direction that applauds science and our greatest achievements, but I would rather focus on another element: the concept of the future. I never would have done this if I didn’t believe the future was an accessible avenue for success.

Many people operate from a default-setting that views the future as a viable thing. We don’t give it a second thought because we believe it will yield to our expectations. It’s a comforting feeling when events that have not happened are anticipated instead of dreaded. When a person feels entitled to a positive future, an element of hope is involved. No matter what the current situation is like, things will get better. This is an amazing concept that often is lost or simply taken for granted because it happens with such regularity.

I am not minimizing the difficult times that hover on the periphery or float among the horizon. There are certainly times that present themselves when we can be leery of what’s ahead of us. But, have you ever lived in an emotional or physical state that expected failure or disaster? I know people who have lost all faith in the future because they either believe things will never change and their history of frustration and disappointment will continue, or they are so mired in a seemingly hopeless situation they see no positive outcome. Their perception becomes a reality they fear they will never escape.

At Samaritan House, one of the ways we rely on helping people grasp hope is by treating them with dignity while assisting them with tangible steps to correct past mistakes. Our staff does everything they can to provide an environment that provides them with the chance to collect themselves and refocus; the past is the past and we want our residents to be in a position where they can anticipate good things. Your donations are an instrumental part of our process. We are appreciative and grateful for all you do.

The future should be enjoyed by everyone.