Thought of the Day - Expectations

Expectations....how does one assess whether or not their expectations are valid even in the face of them not being realized over and over again? If something that we would have wanted or felt cared about as the result of was expected and not received does that mean that we expect too much?

How do we align our expectations of ourselves with others and our expectations of others with ourselves?

Often, in childhood we were taught that to expect anything was not right, was not fair and was unacceptable. It takes a very strong belief in oneself to continue to expect what often never comes, with an unyielding validation of the worth of your expectation anyway...

Whether or not expectations are met by others I truly believe that each of us has the right to expect as we do regardless.

There is joy in met expectations and sorrow in unmet expectations...the most important aspect of this is, I guess, what one chooses to do with any unmet expectations that one may find themselves with.

Expect the best, prepare for the worst. Expect to be understood but do not be surprised when often you are misunderstood.

The only aspect of our expectations that we have control over is that we strive to meet our own expectations for ourselves and in our own lives first and foremost.

Expectation is hope unleashed, faith and trust extended...

Often we expect to receive what it is that we've chosen to give. When you choose to give realistically gauging any expected response may not prove to be anything but painful.

A.J. Mahari

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Thought of The Day for Monday, February 15, 1999
Thought Of The Day email edition. Copyright (C) 1999
Ms. A.J. Mahari (soul) All rights reserved.
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