Hi @creative_writer
I did not say focussing on good thongs takes the pain away.
I think we let our mind ficus on one bad thing and not focus on the many good things
Bad. Pain. Anxious Stress.
Good. Live with family. Roof over my head. Fed. Washjng done. Floors mopped (ha ha) . Less financial issues. Lonely, but not as lonely as no one around. Great country. Good weather. Heater. Air conditioner etc
As @tyme mentioned. Be grateful for even the little things.
The choice is yours and yours alone.
I try to stop focussing on the bad.
Worrying does not fix it.
I learn how to live with it and part of that is focussing on the good