A lesson about disappointment

I think it's ok to anticipate something and then be disappointed. What's important is that you learn something. I see so many people who numb themselves to an experience to avoid the low of a disappointment. At the same time, they also deprive themselves the high of satisfaction when their anticipation pays. Back to the learning. When disappointed, pause to learn something; especially something about yourself. If you believe in Maslow's Hierarchy of Human Needs then you know the point of any experience. It can be as simple as your likes and dislikes or as deep as healing an old personal wound. Today I am grateful for:

• Emilio calling me the smartest person he knows.
• A lesson in learning to be neutral about a house.
• Learning there is a good reason there are no pictures.
• House hunting with Kristina. It's fun dreaming together, even when we are disappointed with the house.
• Encouragement from friends and family to keep on looking and always be ready to walk-away.
• Little spats and quick make-ups.
• The chance to help Lea Andrah find her own joy through glogging.
• Text messages from Danny and Lea Andrah when they "blow up" her kitchen at 9pm Las Vegas time.
• Getting to bed early.
• The amazing Dallas Mavericks
• Glasses relieving my eye strain. I have 20/20, but 10 years in front of a monitor is tough on the eyes.
  
• Feeling truly blessed.
• You

H.H.