My spouse and I recently bought one side of a renovated duplex. When we learned that the other side was purchased we assumed that owner would also occupy the home. When we learned that he had purchased the property to rent it out we were initially crestfallen and plunged for a day into full catastrophe thinking. Then in a flash of clarity I recalled the parable of the farmer and his horse. I shared it with my spouse and we decided to shift from resistance to acceptance. Whoever our neighbors will be and whatever they bring may be better than anything we can imagine. Even if what they bring is more opportunities for growth of equanimity.
On Jun 3, 2023 Beverly wrote :