Hope is an interesting word.

Does hope happen because of now as well as later?

If the future is a bit abstract then yes.  Hope can be felt in the moment because of the moment!

What types of moments?

Sometimes when I shift in my mind from one thing to another it brings out hope.

What is the worst in hope?

Beliefs that you are not so likable and any evidence around that is usually a crusher.

What is the best in hope?

The world being my oyster usually feels good.