Work, sometimes I have these expectations and they fall apart. Like expecting engagement to be very fun, and finding it stressful.
In life, things will never be perfect. There’ll always be something that puts a damper on our enjoyment. My theory is maybe it’s because we’re in Golus and it’s reminders to not be too comfortable but to want the Geula.
Also, challenges are for our own growth, whether giving us more patience, more understanding, etc. And it helps to appreciate life more. Like when someone has a cold, after it goes away, they enjoy life more. Recently, I felt very down because of a situation that lasted for awhile. But Baruch Hashem, the situation has improved and I enjoy life more BH. Now another thing happened to stress me out. But it’s just another hurdle that I need to jump. The thing is to work on being positive, and internalize that it’s for the best. That’s emunah:)