Incredible India Monthly Contest of August#1: Hopeless end or Endless hope!

بِسْمِ اللّٰهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِیْمِ

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Assalamu Alaikum my dear friends!

Sometimes there are times in life when a person really feels that nothing will get better. We try our best, we are patient, but when things go against us again and again, it is natural to feel disappointed in our heart.

At such times, two words come to my mind: "Hopeless End" and "Endless Hope".

Both words are completely opposite to each other. On the one hand, we feel that everything is over, while on the other hand, in some corner of our heart, there is still this feeling that perhaps everything is not over yet.

I think we have all experienced such a time in our life. Sometimes failure in some work, sometimes regretting a decision, and sometimes just the feeling that our hard work is not yielding any results.

But perhaps hope does not mean that everything will go according to our wishes. The real hope is that no matter what the circumstances are, we should not let ourselves give up completely.

Today I am trying to understand these two ideas in my own way, how the journey from Hopeless End to Endless Hope is finally possible.

༻How does one interpret the contrasting notions of "Hopeless end" and "Endless hope"? Describe!༻

In my opinion, Hopeless End and Endless Hope is two completely different ways of looking at life. Hopeless End is experienced when a person is stuck in a difficult situation and starts thinking that nothing can get better now. He sees closed paths everywhere and the heart is tired of trying.

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On the contrary, Endless Hope does not mean that everything will always be good in life. Rather, it means that despite the difficult times, a person should believe in his heart that things can change.

For example, sometimes we work very hard for a task but still do not get success. At such times, the heart really says that maybe it will never happen to me. I think this is the moment where the difference between Hopeless End and Endless Hope arises. If we stop there, disappointment wins, but if we say to ourselves, "Come on, it didn't work this time, let's try something different next time," then hope is reborn.

For me, Endless Hope means that even though the end is in sight, a small space in the heart must be left for the next attempt.

༻In what ways can these two words influence our mental processes differently? Please explain.༻

Our thinking has a great impact on our lives. When a person goes into hopelessness, even a small problem seems very big. A person repeatedly thinks, "What's the point?", "I can't change anything," or "This will always happen to me." Such thinking gradually reduces a person's motivation and he starts giving up before he even tries.

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Hope works exactly the opposite. Hope makes us realize that the current situation is not the end. The path may not be clear right now, but that doesn't mean there is no path.

For example, if a student doesn't get good marks in an exam, he may think, "I can never be good at studying." This thought will take him further back. But if he thinks, "This time I made a mistake, next time I will change the way I prepare," then he has a reason to move forward.

I think hope does not eliminate our problems, but it does give us the strength to face these problems. Sometimes just changing your perspective is the first step.

༻How can we transform and interchange the concept of hopelessness into a state of endless hope? I would appreciate your insights on this matter.༻

I think the first thing we need to do to turn disappointment into hope to allow our self to be tired sometimes. It's not possible to stay strong all the time. There are days when you just don't feel like doing anything and the future seems bleak. But taking such times as the reality of your entire life is probably the biggest mistake.

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Personally, I believe that in difficult times, it's better to focus on the small things rather than the big decisions. If something isn't working. Instead of thinking, "My whole life is bad," just think, "What can I do better today?"

For example, if I fail in something several times. I'll definitely feel bad at first. Well maybe lose hope for a while. But then I can remind myself that one failure doesn't define my full potential. Maybe I need a little rest. Maybe I need to change my approach. Well maybe the right time hasn't come yet.

For me, Endless Hope is about continuing the journey even if you don't get every answer right now. Hope doesn't always make noise, sometimes it's just a little voice in the heart that says, "Try again."

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