As Possibility
Advertisers and Marketers speak of "the endless possibilities" and we frequently purchase with these goals in mind. The aim of much of business and commerce is to inspire the sales force to move product toward the "possibilities" of greater profit margins. And a new year often finds us dreaming of the "possibilities" of our situation, with more robust happiness thrown into the mix.
Of course, faith is not without its consequences, too. "All things are possible" the apostle writes, and we, with joy, assume the best with God's help.
But indeed the possibilities are endless for the coming 365 days. In the best of all possible worlds, many outcomes require no effort on our part. The best just falls into our laps. Other possibilities, however, do not materialize without effort, sacrifice, or hard work. And other possibilities remain unfulfilled or unrealized until a later time . . . or as they say, "there's always next year."
Well, next year is here. So now we expect the best. Perhaps, we think, this one could be the Mother of All Years. The Big Kahuna. And we all dream that the world will be our oyster.
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