Back to the Beginning

I wish for courage and patience, both in equal measure; To always have them in me, until one blurs into the other, Courage to go on, on days when my patience is at the end of my tether And on days when I am too weary, patience to endure, and persevere

Even expected news can bring about unexpected feelings. I'm not sure why today's reaction is bigger, I though I have decided not to care and somewhat insulated myself, but it still does hurt a bit. Even a lot. There is also anger. The feeling of double standards - if it was someone else, would they have the same feedback and results? Or would there be more leniency? But it's ok, this too shall pass, this too shall pass, this too shall pass.