Choosing to See the Good

For nearly 30 years, I’ve made it a practice to notice the good things that happen each day, both big and small. And I can honestly say, it has made all the difference.

Goodness is everywhere if we’re willing to see it. Sometimes it shows up in the simplest of ways, like sitting in a parking lot outside of Michael’s, about to pick up supplies to start a creative project. Sometimes it’s just the reminder that we are blessed to be here on this earth, breathing, creating, and connecting.

I believe God reveals His goodness in every moment. It’s up to us to recognize it, write it down, and share it with one another. On rainy days, I still put the top down in my convertible, because even in the drizzle, I feel the joy of wind in my hair and the reminder that life is to be celebrated. It may seem small, but it fills me with gratitude.

There is far more good in this world than we realize. Too often, we focus on what’s negative, shocking, or divisive. But when you really stop and look, the most abundant force around us is goodness, in every form.

So let’s begin to notice it more. Let’s share it with each other. Let’s choose to let the good rise louder than the bad. Because when we do, life becomes fuller, richer, and far more beautiful.