Looking for the good in others is probably something you were taught to do in your early education. Elementary school teachers are pros at helping children to learn to keep an open mind about others and experiences. Now, as an adult, you like the idea of it, but may have trouble applying this principle in your everyday life.
Turns out that looking for the good in people and experiences is an excellent way to turn your thoughts from the negative, into the positive, more harmonious thoughts. Remember, apply this idea to both people AND experiences.
Consider that even people that you may think of as wicked, lazy or insignificant have some good qualities and have done some good deeds.
Also, consider that even experiences that you consider time-wasters or places you would rather not be, can have some underlying good qualities.
It is generally accepted that there was never a person who did not have some good qualities or who did not do some good deeds. There was never an experience that did not have something good in it, or closely connected to it.
The search for the good, if diligent and faithful need never be in vain! When you find the good,...