Keeping The Tea Low

I once read an old Chinese saying about maintaining balance and avoiding burnout. It went something along the lines of, "If your cup is already full, stop pouring the tea." Until you've drunk enough of your tea to bring the level down, you can't accept more. And if your cup is filled to the brim, it's hard to pick it up and drink your tea without spilling any: you've got to keep your tea low.

It wasn't so long ago that my tea was spilling all over the place. But now, I'm keeping the tea low. I'm feeling good, I'm working on all kinds of great promotional activities to support the launch of my book, and I've learned that because my house is underwater (real estate term that means more is owed on the house than it's worth) it can't be sold. The mortgage holder is working on a loan modification that would make the monthly payment affordable, which means I get to keep my house. ='D I don't care about the equity, or lack thereof, in the property. It's my home and I'm thankful that I don't have to leave it.

I'm not a big believer in fate, or kismet, or whatever you want to call it, but here's a funny coincidence: December 17 is the official release date for my book, and also the day my divorce will be declared final. Funny how things work out, innit?