Unrealistic Expectations

Fairness

is not the

issue, 

it is reality

that we

have to

deal with.

The ego 

is fragile enough 

that there is 

no need to pile undue heaps of disappointment upon it.

Disappointment is the consequence of unrealistic expectations.

"The expectations of life depend upon diligence;
the mechanic that would perfect his work
must first sharpen his tools."      ~ Confucius

There are some basics to setting expectations.

Do not expect for things to happen tomorrow. 

Todayis the only day that your Higher has given you and

you must use your time wisely.

Dreams and plans are hopes for tomorrow that we

work for with the effort we expect from today.

Expectations should be realistic.

Do not expect to solve all the worlds problems, buy yourself,

before this coming weekend.

Do not place your expectations on others, this is a

totally unrealistic expectation.

It is not that others want to disappoint you on purpose,

sometimes they even surprise us by doing more than was

expected, but just be thankful for ever bit of help you get.

Do not expect your life to be over if you reach a goal or

achieve a dream. Learn to believe that each expectation

reached is just another rung on the ladder to heaven.

Learn to live heaven on earth; do not just expect it to happen.

Living heaven on earth is accepting what your Higher Power

has given you and enjoying what you have for all that it is worth.

Accept that we are all unique and that a Higher Power expects

us to do what we are uniquely capable of.

If every voice were the same it would not be a choir.

Expect to receive more than you need so that you may share

with those who do not have the tools to provide for themselves.

Everyone has something to share, even if it is only love and tolerance.

Do not expect that those whom you do things for will be thankful.

Regardless of your expectations, do things to help others and

learn that your self gratitude for trying to help is the only

expectation that your Higher Power has for you.

Expect that your Higher Power has given you enough room

in your heart to have pleasure dwell alongside of grief.

"If you paint in your mind a picture of bright and happy expectations,
you put yourself into a condition conducive to your goal."
~ Norman Vincent Peale

If an effort results in meeting an achieved expectation,

that means God approved of your plan.

If all of your planning, scheming, blood, sweat and tears

results in a pile of frustration, ask your Higher Power

for better expectations.

"It's a good place when all you have is hope
and not expectations."        ~ Danny Boyle

Plan for the best, hope for the best, give it your best effort

and know that the results will be God's will.

Happiness is helping someone help themselves.

Michael_e

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