In her book "Why Be Happy When You Could Be Normal?", Jeanette Winterson reflects on the valuable lesson learned from overlooking what is already present in our lives. She emphasizes that the solutions or transformative forces we often seek outside ourselves may actually be closer than we realize. This realization can lead to profound personal insights.

Winterson suggests that instead of constantly searching for external miracles to create change, we should recognize our own potential and the resources we possess. This perspective encourages self-examination and awareness, reminding us that sometimes the key to our happiness and transformation lies within us.