Title: Hope Is a Muscle: Why Now Is the Time to Build It

If the world feels a little heavier lately — you’re not imagining it. We're navigating uncertainty, change, and challenge from every angle. It's easy to feel worn down, overwhelmed, or like optimism is out of reach.

But here’s the truth:Hope isn’t about blind positivity. It’s about mental strength.

And like any strength, it can be built.Hope is a muscle.

Every time we show up, speak up, extend grace, or choose progress over perfection — we’re training it. We’re reminding ourselves and others that something better is possible, even if we can’t see it yet.

So keep going.Support others.Celebrate small wins.Dream big — and then do the work.

Because the more we flex hope, the more capable we become of creating a future that’s worth getting excited about.

Stay strong. Stay hopeful.

Michael Shenher