I Was Held in Suspense

By Lisa Hering

August 16, 2021

Impressions from childhood are cemented deep within us. Those memories, both good and bad, are the most persistent, most pervasive, and most unalterable in our minds. They can influence us through out our entire lives. And we hope those images are good and they somehow make our lives brighter and happier. But often, such lasting impressions are made due to extreme events, either extremely good, extremely bad, or a combination of both, but in any case, an event that forms a new belief, something that may cause us to begin to think in black and white rather than the infinite shades of gray. These types of beliefs can supercede rational thinking because it’s this very belief that gives us hope. And although hope is not a good primary plan, it is a phenomenon that should ultimately be included when all other plans fail. Having the faith to believe that something superhuman may save us gives us the endurance we need to bridge the gap between all-is-lost and I-am-free. 

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