What you find depends on what you look for. ~Zen proverb

The "Courage to Change" entry from a few days ago has stuck to me like velcro weed. Got the urge to type it out, which means you guys get to read it, if you feel so inclined. Take what you like and leave the rest.

"I am forever looking at friends and strangers and making little improvements: 'She'd look much more attractive if only..." or "He would be a lot easier to deal with if only..."

I remind myself daily to let go of such thoughts and to continue to take my own inventory and to promptly admit when I am wrong. Every day I can look to my own self and decide what improvement I can make. How can I grow today? What can I do by day's end to improve myself? Is there some challenge I can meet? Is there some old, tired fear I can walk through and be rid of? is there some new happiness I can experience? I remind myself to be honest with myself, acknowledging my progress, admitting my mistakes and recognizing opportunities to grow today.

TODAY'S REMINDER
When I keep track of my own inventory on a daily basis, I no longer have to fear that I will fall into that vague, hazy state in which denial so easily takes root. When I turn this inventory over to my Higher Power, I know that I am moving toward freedom.

"A man should never be ashamed to own he has been in the wrong, which is but saying, in other words, that he is wiser today than he was yesterday." ~Alexander Pope

Just sharing. I believe the sharing helps solidify.