Finally, translate the idea into simple rituals. Try a three-breath pause before meals: breathe, look, and name two specifics you appreciate. Use an if-then plan: if I unlock my phone, then I will notice one beautiful texture around me. Keep a one-line evening log; once a week, write a gratitude letter, which robustly boosts well-being (Seligman et al., 2005). Add a photo-a-day of something ordinary made striking by light. As these practices accumulate, attention shifts from scanning for lack to scanning for value. And gradually, beauty ceases to be a surprise and becomes a habit. [...]
