Hope sometimes feels like an alien concept. when we are in the depths of despair, we can feel that hope has abandoned us. if you feel like that try this task: On a piece of paper write down what hope sounds like, smells like, tastes like, looks like and feels like. once you have done this why not share with your partner and close family and friends to see what they come up with and see if there is common ground, so that when you are feeling hope-less you can do together, eg go to the seaside is a common one for a place that fills you with hope/calmness. You could also try this activity with your class for PSME or even English when trying to teach abstract nouns.