And there you have the crux – “stalking past with blinders on.” Let those who have eyes, see. I like the word intention. If you intend to see (or do or hear) something, whatever it is tends to pop up everywhere. The trick is remembering to keep your eyes and your mind open.
My mother used to say, “Cheer up. It could be worse,” which always infuriated me because I wanted it to be better, and thinking of things being worse was depressing, not cheering. When I became a mother I would tell my children to be grateful for what they did have, not anxious for what they didn’t. I still practice that when things start to look dire – my own version of counting my blessings.