I say love is the least one to worry about here. I'm no romantic myself, but I see nothing wrong with a little bit of caring, altruism an lust rolled into one, as long as the feeling doesn't overpower you. As always, all in moderation.
As for hope, I say why not, as long as you don't fool yourself into wishing what you want into existence. Proactively doing things for your own happiness is a far more effective way, but there are things that are totally random anyways. I have met hopeful people and people who have lost all hope, and I know which group I prefer.
Faith in many a thing is silly. So, your wife beat you once, but she says that she cares for you and is really sorry, so you have faith in her to not do it again? No. You wish to believe in something that has never been proven or seen, something you can't understand, bigger than yourself, because it makes you feel better about yourself and your life? No. Faith is the last resort when you refuse all sensible options.
As for hope, I say why not, as long as you don't fool yourself into wishing what you want into existence. Proactively doing things for your own happiness is a far more effective way, but there are things that are totally random anyways. I have met hopeful people and people who have lost all hope, and I know which group I prefer.
Faith in many a thing is silly. So, your wife beat you once, but she says that she cares for you and is really sorry, so you have faith in her to not do it again? No. You wish to believe in something that has never been proven or seen, something you can't understand, bigger than yourself, because it makes you feel better about yourself and your life? No. Faith is the last resort when you refuse all sensible options.
When I was young, there was a god with infinite power protecting me. Is there anyone else who felt that way? And was sure about it? but the first time I fell in love, I was thrown down - or maybe I broke free - and I bade farewell to God and became human. Now I don't have God's protection, and I walk on the ground without wings, but I don't regret this hardship. I want to live as a person. -Arina Tanemura
