A Mental Shift Toward Peace

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We often assume that expecting more from people will protect us—that holding a high standard will shield us from disappointment. But too often, those expectations weigh us down. They keep us frustrated, rigid, or disconnected. The pursuit of perfection—whether in others or in ourselves—can quietly erode our peace of mind.

Here’s a different path: Look for the good.

Not because people are flawless. But because you are choosing peace over pressure. Because you know that goodness doesn’t always arrive wrapped in perfection—it shows up in kindness, in effort, in small human gestures that say I’m trying.

Looking for the good isn’t a form of denial. It’s an act of clarity. It allows you to recognize the strengths in others without being blindsided by their weaknesses. And it softens the voice of your inner critic, too. When you extend grace outward, you tend to offer it inward as well.

Some days, your peace will depend less on what happens around you—and more on what you choose to see.

So pause. Breathe. Let go of the need to fix or judge or control.

And just look for the good.