a doubting Thomas (to the bone!), i'm rarely (if ever) hopeful about anyone or anything. but i find that when it comes to doling out advice (not necessarily to those who solicit it), i'm a picture of boundless optimism... 'Of course things will sort themselves out' -- or a rhetorical -- 'Must you give up just yet?'
and oddly enough it's not always lip service. i actually believe that things will sort themselves out and that not giving up will help said person inch closer to his or her goal. wonder why faith flies out of the window, the moment i need some?!