Looking for the Good

One of my biggest weaknesses is making comparisons until I feel bad about myself. I really think Facebook makes this way too easy, but I do it with so many things, such as where I want to live and what career I want to have someday. This makes it so hard to feel good about where I am, no matter where I am, because the grass is always greener on the other side.

Something I'm trying to remember is that, rather than making comparisons and searching for that perfect location/career/life, it's so much more fulfilling and meaningful to look for the good, and also to nourish the good in your life. There's beauty in most things if we look deep enough. 

Lately, I'm noticing the beauty of spring rains, of how good it feels to cozy up when the weather is blustery, of cherry blossoms sprinkling pink and white petals on the ground, of catching glimpses of great blue herons and even a seal momentarily peeking out of the water, of the sense of renewed love and joy in relationships.