Hopefulness is the state of feeling that some desire will be fulfilled or the quality of inspiring hope. It is the feeling of having hope, believing that something you want will happen.

“Don’t get lost in a sea of despair. Be hopeful, be optimistic. Our struggle is not the struggle of a day, a week, a month, or a year, it is the struggle of a life time. Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble.” — John Lewis

“To be hopeful in bad times is not just foolishly romantic. It is based on the fact that human history is a history not only of cruelty, but also of compassion, sacrifice, courage, kindness.” — Howard Zinn

When we are hopeful, we are full of positive energy and this energy helps us to keep moving forward, to keep trying, to never give up. It is like a road map that ...