Big or small, the disappointments that hit us on a regular basis can disrupt an otherwise perfect day or put you in the dumps for a few days. Whether it's a stray tee shot, your soccer team's dismal performance, losing the deal, or scheduling and priority changes that steal away your precious little personal plans - all disappointments have a way of lingering too long and distracting us from positive things that are happening around us all the time.
Wise advice is often "don't worry about it, it's not that important". But if it wasn't important, then we wouldn't be so disappointed would we ? Are they saying we shouldn't get excited about the prospects of good things happening, overcoming challenges or maximizing what life has to offer, just in case they don't turn out ?
Maybe for some of us, our expectations are too high ? Of we fill our lives with too many dreams and plans, rather than appreciating what we already have ?
I think this is just another aspect of balance in one's life. The balance between: moving forward, enriching your life, or the life of others around you; versus enjoying the journey and getting the most of what you have now; and avoiding living too much in the past and reminiscing of great times past.
Time to check the life scale again. After all, I am a Libra.
6 comments:
Does this "philosophy" have anything at all to do with forgetting the cooler on Saturday???
Carolyn, is this your first comment on his blog, after all this time? I have to say that you have me lol'ing...so it was worth the wait. Had a great time on Saturday!! Thanks for your great hospitality, and understanding about our forgetfulness :-)
It wasn't that funny.
Different short term memory prioritization is all - golf clubs versus carrot sticks.
lol... (and golf clubs (including mine - thanks) over beer and wine...we're lucky our hosts were well stocked!
I would chime in, but my speach is in Phil's cooler...
So glad to have made an impression! I have always said that one's first time should be memorable!!
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