Thanks for the hurt

How do you say "thank you" when you don't want what is happening in your life?

I just remind myself of the analogy of the aquarium fishes and how they cowared away from their owner-slash-feeder when they see this humongous creature. He loves them and cares for them but we, the fish can only see the "OMG, here comes this scary creature again, hide!"

I may not understand now but I know something grand is coming my way. I just rely on the promise.

Initial reaction will always be frustration, hopelessness (drama queening mode) but then I stop and quiet down and say my thank you. My outlook suddenly changes then I go back to work happier.