A half-empty glass or a half-filled one???

We had an eventful weekend which began on the evening last Friday. I think we had one of the most tensed but fruitful (as well) discussion ever since embarking on the wedding preparations as a team. I must say we got out of the situation with flying colors. I was indeed surprised by how quickly we decided to arrest the potentially negative situation by confronting the problem together instantaneously rather than walking away from it. We spent a good part of Saturday working together and bouncing ideas off each other on how to manage the situation. We parked ourselves in a sofa in a cafe, spent time together while analysing our options. While I can't say that the process was completely smooth-going and without conflicts, I must say that it was with mixed emotions for me really.

I spent the entire night on Friday thinking about the latest (and powerful as well) obstacle that managed to find its way in our path, just like the previous ones. Of course, nothing came out of my thinking about the problem and how to solve it. I decided to do the next best thing that I know the best...pray about it. I almost forgot how work has been so easy because I learn to trust God and leave my burdens in His strong but gentle hands. I think God spoke to me. Praise Him for giving me wisdom (again) and so out of the window went the latest obstacle (again)!

While the temptation to give praise to God in this post is great as always, the real reason for this entry is to share a revelation which i discovered over the weekend really. During the times of anguish, frustrations and helplessness, we will almost always question why we are stuck in situations as such. Why us. If only it didn't happen to me. The mug is half empty. If only we have a full mug of that beer.

As I spent some time reflecting on the weekend which has just past, I couldn't help but think about how this is so real to Hsing and I. How often do we wish we didn't have to go through certain things. How we wished we had all the things that we want and not need to make compromises. On the other hand, I am glad that we were made to go through the "anguish", "frustrations" and "helplessness" as a couple...or did we? We definitely didn't move into the coming new week with any of the anguish and frustrations still in our system and I definitely don't think that we feel helpless anymore. We took on a challenge together,

were efficiently ruthless at dealing with it, tackled it and walked out of it with renewed confidence to take on the next. Dear obstacle, it was nice meeting and having you with us for a while. Bye and good luck! The mug is half-filled with beer and we are glad that we have half a glass of that to celebrate the victory!

The half-filled mug is a blessing to the thirsty but will always fall short for the selfish. Give me the half filled mug anytime and I will give you a celebration. What about you?