Leann and Melissa continue their discussion on hope by reviewing the emotional and physical benefits of hope and talking about how hope is centered in the Atonement of Jesus Christ. 

Ponder Questions:

Am I having hopeful thoughts?

Do I have “happiness habits”?

Am I focusing on happiness?

Do I have a nourishing network?

Where am I finding hope?

Am I allowing hope in the Atonement to strengthen me?

How has hope blessed my life?

Am I choosing to nurture hope for a brighter future?

How can I more intentionally foster hope in the atonement of Jesus Christ'?

Invitation:

Ponder where you are finding hope and create a list.

References:

“The Power of Positive Thinking,” John Hopkins Medicine

"Hope Is More Powerful Than You Think,” Ilene Berns-Zare, Psychology Today blog, May 18, 2022

"What Do You Hope For?", Ilene Berns-Zare, Psychology Today blog, July 7, 2021

“Look at this wonderful smile,” Hank Smith [@hankrsmith], Instagram, January 19, 2025

Chan Hellman, PhD, quoted in “The Art of Hope, Hope is a Skill,” Green Hills LA blog 

"’A More Excellent Hope,’" Russell M. Nelson, Ensign, Feb. 1997

“Emotional and spiritual hope,” Anthony Scioli, Current Opinion in Psychology, Vol. 49, February 2003, ScienceDirect

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