Expectation

To impose upon another any expectation carries a heavy burden, for both parties.

Can one ever live up to the expectations of another?

We are wholly different, however close we are – our eyes see things differently from one another, our hearts long for something individual only to us – so to hold expectations of another is to desire the impossible; that they be what we want them to be.

Expectation causes dissatisfaction for those with the expectations, and distress, or worse, for those required to live up to these expectations.

Instead then, think of respect and acceptance. Respect on both sides means no abuse of good nature, no exploitation of that acceptance, and with true, genuine acceptance there is no pain, no unhappiness, dissatisfaction or suffering – no-one is letting us down as we have set up no boundary and yet, with respect and compassion, all needs are met.

Letting go of expectation brings peace. No longer are we anxious or hurt, disappointed or deflated.

When we expect nothing, nothing can affect us.

Likewise, when we expect nothing everything comes as a surprise and when we have acceptance in our hearts these surprises only ever bring joy.

Genuine love and compassion means acceptance. Take others for who they are and situations as they come.

Let go of thoughts of the future and thoughts of the past and enjoy the now.