

On the Meaning of Hope
During tough times, it can often become difficult for even the most optimistic person to remain so. What is hope, why is it important, and how to we replenish our stores of hope when we seem to have depleted them? Hope encompasses two elements: the belief that circumstances can and will improve; and the desire for such improvement. Generally, when things are going well for us, hope isn't as necessary to hold on to as when we are experiencing difficulty. But when our lives app