Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness. Desmond Tutu I love this line...it recognizes and admits the truth that THERE is DARKNESS in the world...and you and I will all experience times of darkness -- like we discussed in GEM 24. IF HOPE GROWS IN GRATITUDE and HOPE is what allows you and me to be or become more optimistic than pessimistic -- then it's probably fair to say that OPTIMISM also grows IN gratitude.