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Based on the article written by James Parker, here is my reflection:
I expect success or good results from what I do. The same way I expect success or good results from what others do. There are times when my expectations from me and from others were not realized. When my expectations from me and from others were realized I felt happy and gratified. And when they were not realized I felt disappointed and unhappy. What have I learned from my reflections on my satisfaction and dissatisfaction is to have realistic expectations from me and from others. This is better than being bound by my expectations from me and from others. However, the best way is to do the best I can without expectations of any kind. To do what I can do without being attached to the expectations of my own actions or the expectations of other's actions. This way of living brings fulfillment, peace and happiness. It helps me to live in actuality and in freedom.
3 Comments
Debbie
1/28/2023 10:58:01 am
This was a nice topic to think about again, it is good to remind ourselves every so often. I'm pretty good when it comes to myself. I know there is no such thing as perfection except God. I don't expect myself to be perfect nor others. I think I struggle the most when others expect more of me, either perfection or just more than I expect, or they do not remember or accept that I am not perfect. I struggle the most when I am injured or sick and cannot do what I want to do. I am also struggling as I age in comparing what I was able to do when I was younger. It also makes me worried about it being even less in the future. I'm pretty good on lower expectations for gratitude, though I usually can fill a page or two each day! :-) I do also struggle a bit when others do not do what I feel are basic behaviors, helping people, playing even a small role to help the world etc. I keep working on it though. :-)
Debiee
1/28/2023 12:14:30 pm
I love your candid reflections. Please share your reflection in class
Elaine
1/28/2023 01:57:45 pm
Realistic expectations and non-attachment to the expectations are ideal concepts. In some situations, like a friend agreeing to give you a ride to the airport which you are counting and depending upon..... is that an attachment (depending upon them) for what they have committed to?? Or, always be reach to look for Plan B. Leave a Reply. |
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