EXPECTATION

TODAY'S QUOTE: Expectation is the root of all heartbreak. - William Shakespeare

That was true back then, and it is currently correct as well; fact is there will never come a time when it will not be reality at its most bitter. We subject ourselves to the predetermined possibility of self-inflicted  grief the moment we begin expecting any certain outcome to anything we really have no control over.  As soon as we start painting that mental picture and letting it spread throughout our being the chances of reality mirroring our image is slim to none.

When it is aimed in our own direction, toward things we have some power over our chances of success are much greater, but there is no guarantee even then. If there is pain from falling short it is softened by the fact that we can always make another attempt. But expecting anyone else to live up to our highest expectations is a formula for almost certain disaster. Once we get disappointed by someone else it not only causes us pain, but also alters our feelings toward them. We can quickly develop resentments that they will never understand. We can assign them feelings, or the lack thereof that they in no way earned honestly. And a behind the back scorecard is nothing but useless baggage.

Better to simply do our own part and allow reality to unfold unaided. Be the best we can be at any given moment and let others be themselves, whatever that means. Encouraging others to do their best is not the same as expecting any certain outcome. We may hope for something, without expecting it to materialize... we can dream for better while preparing for reality... we should look for satisfaction inside ourself instead of expecting it to be found inside of anyone else. Do not continue to create heartache where it does not already exist. And as always... think about it... let it ride... then YOU decide!!!