23. THE HOPEFUL UNIVERSE
He is crying;  Therefore,
Divinity is hopeful.
He is smiling;
  Therefore,
Humanity is hopeful.
He is loving;
  Therefore,
God is hopeful.
He is becoming;
  Therefore
The entire universe is hopeful.
Sri Chinmoy, The Golden Boat, Part 8, Vishma Press, New York, 1974
