Hope is a deep word. It defines not just a feeling, but a
belief system. What you feel about hope can change your whole outlook on life.
Hope can literally keep you going when all feels lost, or drive you insane as
you maintain unrealistic beliefs about the future.
So why hope? And what is this blog about anyway?
On March 12, 2009 my whole life changed when I was arrested and
subsequently sent to prison with a 17-45 year sentence (which I am currently
serving). At that point in my life, I think it's safe to say that I felt
utterly hopeless. I had lost everything: Family, friends, job, all material
possessions, respect of others, etc. I had no way of seeing a future for
me.
This blog is not to talk about why I went to prison, or what my
life was like before prison though. I started this blog (with the help of a
friend) to talk about hope. Not just hope of course, but life in general.
Prison has a way of tearing you down and making you feel less
human. But people in prison are humans too. We have ideas and thoughts to share
about life, politics, religion, psychology, human interests, and of course,
life behind bars. It's a different world in here and my hope is that by
blogging about life I'll be able to share the hope that can be found even in a
hopeless environment.
I realize that some people believe that all criminals should be
locked up, with the key melted down into a pin that permanently locks the door.
If that's you, this blog isn't for you. But if you believe that people in
prison deserve a chance at redemption, at reconciliation, at forgiveness, then
read on.
I hope that by reading this blog you'll find compassion for those
who made some poor choices in their lives, but who want to redeem themselves to
their loved ones and society.
Choose hope with me, because
once you choose hope, anything is possible.
