Middle Way

MM treating us all CNY lunch today at nearby rest. WG and family came along. Didn't really know whats the occasion, and cannot really help but to wonder why MM did not arrange (or at least suggest) a day when LG was around... Infact, I kinda feel bad LG had to pay so many of (all) dinner bills and everything else, I think LG had been superb, and esp. stay at BB for so many days, hang out dont do much, tried to wash his own clothes, bath ANA since I fell sick first few days.. Thats why last 2 days in KL before he left, and last day when we met up with MM & DD, I told LG lets just have simple dinner, I really don't mind.. I know he's been spending lots on dinners and such - and even decided not to have a good dinner out with everyone at KB .. but anyways, I guess he wanted MM & DD to have a nice one, so brought us all to Overseas Rest, darn the fish was expensive anyway. I guess all was all positive, except you know how its like when you see pple being all so nice and thoughtful, and then only to realize, hey, how come the other side, not so thoughtful. I know I cant blame anyone on this, so I shall not, and will definitely make it up to LG but surely it would be nice is we all be thoughtful to each other as much as possible, esp. as I have mentioned before, in-laws should treat each other like family. Not saying, MM doesn't but I am sure it looks like some barrier there .. something along the line as 'mind my own business' attitude? Anyways, I pray for more happy family times among those who are not related by blood but by relationships. Round and round some inner thoughts, I figured, the 'no expectations' outlook works well in this situation, and in this case, among 2 individuals who seem to practice that... so I guess, no one is really hurt emotionally. Its worth pondering the credibility of this approach in life, except I still believe in finding the 'middle way' :)