What You Focus On Expands

“Fabiana, are you not reading the news?”, a friend asked.

The answer is no, I am not.

There is no upside for me. I know how I operate, and it would quickly lead me into overwhelm, fear, and judgment. There is no value for me in functioning from those states.

It is much more enjoyable to be busy expecting miracles.

We tend to find what we focus on. So the question becomes: where are you placing your attention?

This is not about denying reality. It is about choosing, intentionally, where your time and energy go.

I genuinely believe this is THE best time to be alive. The level of access and possibility we have today is extraordinary.

The bad exists. And so does the good.

Which one are you feeding?

A client shared a story with me. At a company gathering with families, when it was time to leave, he packed the leftovers to give to a homeless person.

That was not new. That is who he is.

What was new was what happened next.

The following day, a senior leader thanked him. She shared that her teenage son had noticed, was impressed, and said he wanted to do the same.

Small gesture. Huge ripple effect.

We do not need to do everything. We just need to do our part.

I see this often.

On a recent walk in my neighborhood, it started raining. A car stopped and offered me a ride. I declined, but what stayed with me was the thought:

“What an amazing world we live in. People are kind. People are willing to help.”

It reminded me of something my mom once shared. A friend told her she had a beautiful memory of a concert I went with her several years ago.

I don’t even remember it.

But it mattered to her.

You never fully see the impact of your actions. But they are there.

So choose intentionally.

Show up. Do your part.

That is what you can control.

The rest connects over time.