'Oh, I couldn't possibly do that.' Such words are often said in response to a challenge offered. Circumstances could push us to rise to this. It could also be someone else's faith in our abilities that we don't possess that results in such words. Be honest with yourself about what you're convinced you 'couldn't possibly do.' Then, be equally honest with yourself about what might happen if you summoned a bit more confidence in your abilities. That may be all that's lacking.

'Finder's keepers, loser's weepers.' If, for example, we find something intriguing or fascinating, then we need to be discerning about whether to keep it. Often, the right thing to do involves finding its rightful owner, somehow. But not everything that we come across needs to be treated in such a way. Sometimes, it's as if something we discover has been waiting for us - and us alone - to find it. Be willing to claim rightful ownership of something that matches that description in your world now.

We all know someone who will only accept an idea if they believe it to be theirs. That's why, if we want them to do something, we need to be careful about how we ask them. It's as if a tiny seed must be planted in their mind that they must claim ownership of first. To get somebody to finally see your point of view and do something in the way you need it to be done, that tactic might be necessary.

Apparently, everything we need to survive is immediately and freely available to us. However, it takes an impressive level of knowledge and cleverness to identify such things. But although nature goes to great lengths to ensure we're looked after, the universe does the same. Before you allow any frustration to set in regarding something you believe to be missing or lacking, consider how readily available it might actually be. A bit of imagination and determination can help you spot it.

Some paths are easy to stick to if many feet have played a part in creating them. It can be easy to follow where others have trodden previously. But anyone who heads off in a unique direction often creates their own path. That's where problems can arise. You might look down at your feet (proverbially) and wonder how you've ended up where you are. But this is a symptom of straying from 'a beaten track.' Don't be concerned about where you are. Just keep moving.

When we're hungry and presented with a menu containing a plethora of options, even if we have no idea initially of what takes our fancy, we can at least narrow the possibilities down to a couple or a few. That's often the case with any options we're presented with. It can feel daunting and frustrating to see a vast array of them. But our heads and hearts can work together to whittle these down helpfully. Have faith in the process assisting you similarly now.

It's interesting how people often say they're making 'the best of a bad situation.' That suggests they see the proverbial glass as both half full and half empty. They clearly see something positive within their circumstances, even if they can't help but focus on what's less than desirable. You can trust that what has been less than inspiring or pleasing is gradually outweighed by reasons to feel hopeful. All you need to do is keep applying focus to what appears and feels right.

Experienced and dedicated gamers can often spot the slight changes with brickwork in the virtual room they play in and know something valuable is cleverly concealed there. The inconsistency might be slight, but a quick blast with a weapon reveals something essential and worth having. Similarly, something within your current circumstances could appear to offer no apparent or immediate solution. But look closely for a subtle clue that offers a very helpful option.

Consider honestly where an attitude of gratitude can and should be applied in an area of your world. It could feel both sensible and necessary to view current circumstances negatively. But don't convince yourself that doing so is a realistic approach. Regardless of what is far-removed from how you wish it were, there are clear indications that something is moving in the right direction. With continued input and patience on your part, this will pick up pace soon enough.

You could be reminded of how easy it is to offer advice about other peoples' situations. If we see that they're clearly disappointed, annoyed, frustrated, or depressed about something they're dealing with, then the solution is often crystal clear to us. But sometimes, people resent hearing the most obvious, practical advice. That can be because they know they've said it to themselves and haven't taken it. You can help somebody by offering support, but, for now, it might just be a listening ear they need.

Sometimes, when we ask somebody a question or want their input, it's not necessarily because we want an answer or a solution. We simply want to see if they're able to come up with one! This can be particularly true if something has perplexed us. Yet, testing someone in your world in such a way could actually provide an answer you hadn't considered. Prepare to discover that something isn't as unsolvable as you thought it was.

Let's pretend you're looking at a painting of an artist painting a picture. Closer examination reveals that the picture they're painting is of an artist painting a picture. The picture that artist is painting is well, I think you get the picture! A quick glance at a situation in your world could indicate nothing is intriguing about it, or it lacks any level of depth. But try to look a bit more closely at what seems superficial or straightforward. There could certainly be much more than meets the eye.