Life can feel overwhelming . Especially in times like these when our politics and social structures look as if they’re crumbling. When the world feels heavy, hope is nowhere to be found. One of the most powerful ways to reconnect with hope is by discovering what is meaningful.

Meaning doesn’t have to be big or dramatic. It might be caring for loved ones, creating something, or just showing kindness. What matters is that it gives you a reason to keep moving upward and onward, in spite of discouragement.

When we know what matters to us the most, our challenges feel more manageable. Meaning reminds us that our lives have direction and value, even in difficult times. It can turn uncertainty into growth, sort of lighting up the darkness.

If you’re searching for hope, ask: What am I avoiding that I can carry? Why is that important? How will I feel about myself if I take that on? It may guide you towards what’s meaningful, and ultimately, to the adventure of your life, even in an uncertain world.

Hope grows stronger when it’s rooted in meaning. And we’re in an all in proposition. What does it mean to you to be all in?