Loss of Contact

It seems an inescapable fact of my life that, whenever I want something the most, it is both a. an inappropriate time to be wanting said thing the most and b. certain that, no matter what it is, I’m not getting it.

I’m pretty sure that “a” is foundational to the human condition.  But “b”. It makes me wonder. Am I doing something wrong? What is it that I’m missing?  I’d sure like to know.