--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: if we focus on what's ugly, we attract…" description: "\"if we focus on what's ugly, we attract more ugliness into our thoughts, and then into our emotions, and ultimately into our lives\" — Anonymous" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f4b/anonymous-1_emotion_if-we-focus-on-what-s-ugly-we-attract-mo_2288721.jpg" --- # if we focus on what's ugly, we attract more ugliness into… ![“if we focus on what's ugly, we attract more ugliness into our thoughts, and then into our emotions, and ultimately into our lives” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f4b/anonymous-1_emotion_if-we-focus-on-what-s-ugly-we-attract-mo_2288721.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f4b/anonymous-1_emotion_if-we-focus-on-what-s-ugly-we-attract-mo_2288721.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f4b/anonymous-1_emotion_if-we-focus-on-what-s-ugly-we-attract-mo_2288721.jpg) > “if we focus on what's ugly, we attract more ugliness into our thoughts, and then into our emotions, and ultimately into our lives” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Focusing on negativity draws more negativity into mind, emotions, and life; shift attention to positivity. **In simple terms:** Thinking about bad things brings more bad things. Key Takeaway Cultivate positive focus to improve wellbeing. Themes mindset negativity psychology Mood reflective hopeful Type inspirational practical When to use this quote - social media consumption - stressful work - personal relationships - mental health Key Concepts cognitive bias emotional regulation law of attraction Questions to Reflect On - What negative patterns do you notice in your thoughts? - How can you redirect attention constructively? 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