Optimistic state of mind
Hope
Hope is an optimistic state of mind that is based on an expectation of desirable outcomes with respect to events and circumstances in one's own life, or the world at large.
As a verb, Merriam-Webster defines hope as "to expect with confidence" or "to cherish a desire with anticipation".
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