Last week I read an article about ten foods that we might not be able to find in the grocery stores this year including pet food, lettuce, champagne and corn. 

Shortly thereafter I spoke with someone who was bemoaning things she found difficult to continue doing because of her financial situation. Often I hear people complain about things they can no longer do because of their age.

It made me think about how often we focus on what we can't do, don’t have, or what we can’t have rather than the myriad things that remain available and potential solutions and innovations that are possible. 

I remember being one of those who saw obstacles more often than opportunity; I see things differently now. It was not something that happened over night, but it was a choice worth making and work worth doing.

What about you? Where do you focus?