“Home improvement” always entails physically fixing up one’s house. But what about the emotional work of homeownership? One way to improve your home is through gratitude and acceptance. Does everything constantly need to be “fixed”?

 

If the paint job on one of your walls isn’t perfect, look at another wall.

 

If one of your bookcases leans to the side, lean to the side yourself. It will look fine.

 

If your house is too small, go outside. The circumference of the earth is 24,901 miles.