Pandora's Box

Obviously 2020 will go down in history as a challenging time for a combination of reasons.  It was like someone opened a Pandora’s box and out came the devastations of disease, the wrecking ball of Mother Nature, and … the deadly spread of violence and hatred -- like spilled hot, sticky stuff. Yep – unexpected troubles were unleashed upon an unsuspecting world for sure. And to make matters worse -- all of this continues into 2021.

However -- perhaps we would be wise to keep in mind as we enter 2021 that there is yet another interpretation of this Greek myth.  Some say that Pandora actually released a questionable present – one that appears good on the outside, but is in truth a wicked curse and that curse then comes to be unleashed upon an unsuspecting world.  Hmmm…

Now neither of those interpretations is pleasant, but…  those of you familiar with this myth will remember that Pandora managed to close that box before the very bottom item was able to escape. That item was Hope … and in both interpretations … Hope is saved.  The pessimist might say that Hope is alive, but it is trapped in a box. Others of a more optimistic bent might say that Hope remains in the world.  I, for one, am hanging on to the happier interpretation of this ending. I can't help myself... although... a lot of things are happening in the world today that I never thought would be possible. It is discouraging to say the least.