Hi, David - great and visually evocative post:)

I agree completely that our ability to anticipate can be a source of great pleasure.

Of course, it can also paralyze us with fear, becoming a force for negative outcomes.

You have provided a nice dissection of how a positive anticipation consists of multiple parts, building our forward momentum and good vibes as we go.

Much preferable to awaiting doom with a sense of gloom:) ...

John