Since I managed to get through twenty-one days without complaining, I think the greatest benefit I’ve noticed is it is easier to embrace people who don’t share my values and to accept events I can’t control. I don’t have to work as hard now at letting things go. I find myself gently gravitating away from folks who seem to enjoy criticism and finding fault, toward those who look for the best. A great reward has been several blossoming friendships with kindred spirits I may never have known without completing the twenty-one-day challenge.

