Why do we seem so surprised when things pop up that are a pain in the butt or a knife in the heart? Why is it such a shock to the system? We think, “Honestly, after having such a great day, now I have to deal with this (whatever this is). Why can’t things just go right?” We’re taken aback when things go wrong because we don’t dare believe “bad” things happen no matter how healthy, rich, wise, smart, or good we are. For example, you enjoy a lovely day working in the garden, pot-lucking with friends, finishing a riveting book, or visiting with favorite family members and that night or the next day the washing machine breaks down, your boss calls you into their office to discuss a project of yours that didn’t go well, or your child falls and breaks a leg. Life consists of ups and downs, good...
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