There is this spark that ignites our potential and propels us forward; it is called hope. Hope is the expectation that something positive will happen. In a religious context, it means relying on God's promise and faithfulness. Hope is a wish; a desire for something good to happen.

My take on the true meaning of hope:

Hope means not just wishing for something good to happen, but working hard to make it happen. It works hand in hand with consistency, focus, and dedication. Often, people are told to hope for the best even when they've already given up. However, if you've given up, there's no point hoping for a miracle.

Another key aspect of hope is critical thinking and asking the right questions. It's often said that the beginning of a solution to a problem is asking the right question and finding its answer.

I've come to see life's challenges as a complex system, similar to human health. No matter how many drugs one takes, there's no guarantee that sickness won't return. The solution lies in getting proper diagnoses and the right treatments for each specific illness.

Similarly, just as doctors have various solutions for diverse illnesses, there are different approaches to every life challenge we encounter, and the form one challenge takes is not the same as another.

Therefore, while hoping for the best, always look for the right approach to each particular challenge. In essence, I would summarize hope as the desire that an approach to a particular life challenge will be effective.

In conclusion, hope is not passive but an active force driving us to persevere and seek solutions. It's about maintaining a positive outlook while taking concrete steps to overcome obstacles.  Never give up – for as long as there is hope, there is a path forward.