I think I have this one figured out. It can help out with the long faces in real estate and society that I see entirely too often these days. It has to do with having a realistic view of what makes you happy. It's
The Lucy - Charlie Brown Effect.
It all has to do with "attachment" to an expectation. Charlie Brown attaches to the fact that he "thinks" Lucy will hold the football and he can kick it. The way the world really works is she may let him kick it or may pull the ball away.
Unhappiness comes from a death grip in your mind attaching what you think the outcome will be. To be truly happy you need to loosen the grip or let go entirely of the grip of the outcome.
This is the let the chips fall where they may strategy. You want to drive to your expected result but don't be surprised if life throws a few Lucy scenarios in your path that you don't see coming. Many say hope for the best, and expect or prepare for the worst. I might not go that extreme cause basically I'm optimistic and think you win more than you lose with the right attitude.
But practice a little "detachment" to the outcomes in your life. Think of it like planting seeds where some just do not blossom. This is disappointing of course, but you are the good gardener. Observe the wilted plants or those that don't even break the top soil and just think "isn't that interesting?" Keep planting good seeds. Afterall you're a Charlie Brown in the world. One of the good guys (or gals). You may not always get the respect or outcome you expect. But trust me, the world needs a lot more Charlie Browns. Their hearts are made of gold.
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