By Dr. Katie Eastman & Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino When life feels uncertain, hope is often the light we cling to. Hope is more than wishful thinking—it is a spiritual practice, a way of orienting ourselves toward possibility, even when the present feels heavy. Hope doesn’t deny reality. It doesn’t pretend that pain, loss, or challenge don’t exist. Instead, hope says: Even in this, there may still be something good ahead. It is a belief that tomorrow can hold meaning, growth,