Reflection on Hope

The Greek tale of Pandora, the first mortal woman, reminds us that we cannot simply peek inside the box and put the lid back on if we don’t like what we find. Where’s the story in that? Pandora’s curiosity came with real consequences. Like Pandora, I am curious. And like Pandora, I carry fears about what might emerge from the boxes in my own life. Ultimately, Pandora’s story is one of hope, and hope feels like a fitting theme to carry into 2026.

The 6th-century BC Greek poet Hesiod wrote that “Hope is the only good god remaining among mankind.”

This year, I hope we:

• create

• solve problems

• choose love

• get curious

• stay present

• laugh

• think for ourselves

• open more boxes 

Wishing you a hopeful new year, and thank you for your support this year.