What you look for, you will find.

Our mind-body-spirit system is designed with greater intricacy than we fully understand. One thing we do know, however, is that what we focus on becomes our reality. If we look for flaws, we find them. If we look for the good, we find it. If we focus on the opportunity in the challenge, the approach is a 180 difference from a viewpoint that focuses on the inconvenience or hardship.

This factual understanding is not a push for 'positive psychology', but rather an encouraging nudge for greater awareness of how you approach valuable moments in the day. If we see blessings and opportunities, the mind is primed for gratitude, problem solving, and flexibility - helpful ingredients for sustaining a positive attitude, even in times of disagreement and challenge.

Whether it's navigating traffic, temper tantrums, or differing opinions - what we look for, we find. If even just for today, look for the effort instead of the irritations and see how this shifts what it is you see.

In health,
Amy Erickson