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It is natural that we have expectations.
However, we must ask ourselves how far WE are prepared to meet up to our own expectations?
How far can others meet up with our expectations?
This world (idealistic) that we have created is one thing and what we are realizing is another thing. Unfulfilled expectations can force us
to create wounds in relation to our own behavior and in relation to the behavior of others.
What are your expectations of yourself and others for a given situation?
Are you expecting more than is realistic for this person in this particular situation?
Examine your underlying expectations about what you need to be happy and live the type of life you want. Examine your expectations
from others. Perhaps you have higher (or different) standards than others. Perhaps you expect others to follow them as well as yourself.
You may even be right. But these are your expectations of others--not theirs. They are who they are, and one root of displeasure is not
accepting people (or events) as they are.
Expectation from the "Entitlement thinking" perspective – This expectation is the cause of a deep sense of
powerlessness and prolonged resentment about being treated "unfairly." It is the deepest source of many
people's dissatisfaction.
Our expectation is the key to our feelings.
The happiness doctrine states that I will choose that which contributes most to my and others' happiness. I
accept that my life and all my options are a gift.
If I compare my gifts to others'--especially to those that have more--I will only reduce my appreciation of my
own gifts. The happiness doctrine does not imply that we will not be assertive about enforcing contracts or other
agreements that have been made with others.
We can build rewards and punishments into contracts and take actions that reward and punish others to motivate them if necessary. That
is not the same as enforcing a contract out of fairness or to get even. Our expectation is to know that we are made strong in the Source
(God). The Source (God) gives us strength for our weakness, our fears are turned to hope, anger to forgiveness and bitterness to love.
“In the dark nights of the soul, that we slow down, brought into tense reflection, that we see things in the darkness we would never see
in the light.” [St. John of the Cross - Dark Night of the Soul].
Our expectation is to sense even more the presence of the Truth in the midst of it all, that we chose to let it draw us closer, rather than
away from Love and in that, peace and happiness will be within us.
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My personal expectation is to take a few minutes of my time each morning just to learn to be friendly to myself:
- Learn to open my heart like opening a flower–And I feel myself as my best friend.
- Feel it in every part of my body, my whole being and wishing myself that I will be well
physically and mentally.
- Feel the peace and the stillness in the moment.
- Choose EMPATHETIC UNDERSTANDING over assuming the worst intentions.
- Choose UNCONDITIONAL POSITIVE CARING over insensitivity.
- Take CONSTRUCTIVE ENERGETIC ACTIONS to help get rid of the steam inside, and remember,
there is inherent justice for harmful behaviors and most of all, remember, EVERY MOMENT OF
ANGER IS ONE LESS MOMENT OF HAPPINESS.
- Let joy and hope spread throughout the universe, and let all start with me.
What are your expectations?
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Something in the Heart!! Remember, to reach new levels of success, you will have to grow. That is, and will always
be, the biggest challenge to moving forward. Do not put off getting the extra boost you need to create positive changes in
yourlife! Get yourself ready and learn how to trust your inner wisdom (the quiet voice of courage) to move you toward the
Sacred Service of Your Heart's Desire. Then, do what you need to do, in order to move your hopes and dreams off the page and
into your life. Remember, it wasn’t raining when Noah built the ark. Stop procrastinating.
The cost to you for choosing not to be a procrastinator will be your courage
to discover how not to wait and keep your momentum rolling by Living
your True Purpose. Learn and practice the steps necessary to optimize
your motivation, meaning and inner fulfillment.
Train your mind to manage your life and learn on how to acquire discipline
for yourself on your own terms. Discipline or self control jives
synonymously with motivation. Both are key factors in self improvement.
Motivation is at The Heart Of Self Improvement... Visualize it.
Motivation without vision is like a boat on a dry land. Yes, You Can!
Therefore, You Will! Unleashing the full potentials of your mind!
Let's get started...
BRING MEANING TO YOUR LIFE! Be Wise! Be Fearless! Be Free! Live up
to the true promise of your life.
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