We hear so much about finding our inner light, but it may be that seeking outer light is far more important. After all, we are evolved from the sun and its light striking the earth; our natural human life is an outward one of engagement, endeavor, and relationships in the larger environment; and much research suggests that a predominantly outward focus, not an inward one, is a surer path to personal discovery, proportion, harmony, and happiness today. The next time someone yells, “look out!”, perhaps you will appreciate more fully this natural truth of all healthy life.