I suggested to someone in a recovery community that they network, or rather map the existing network of their blessings rather than just count them - I don't think they really got that or did it. I think if you want to focus on being positive, be more sophisticated about it. Actually, discover the existing sophistication that's already there. In this example the person could very well find connection with friends and interest that was already there but they just didn't notice. But that's not the way intent or positive thinking tends to be done is it? It tends to be this single pointed thing, sort of disconnected from all the other points. A comprehensive understanding of the patterns in this way can be said to be inherently positive regardless of additional intention, it's always nice to understand what's going on. But a single point of positive intent without that broader understanding ... at best short term, at worst it could be what the road to hell is paved with.
