Yes I had not thought of it in quite that way, Jacko! THanks.
I was approaching it more from the angle of Buddhists being grateful to those who present frustrations, and more grateful to those who present even more frustrations, for offering the chance to rise above such things.
Which means in this case we are
very grateful, indeed.
Ha -- it just occurred to me that in citing Eastern religious/philosophical views that focus on tranquility and harmony, I have inadvertently stolen a bit of shtick from another party in this little mess, the Alhambra!
D'OH!
Steve