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As we aspire to find personal
fulfillment and realize our individual ideals, we naturally form
emotional attachments to those outcomes we hope will come to pass. These
expectations can serve as a source of stability, allowing us to draft
plans based on our visions of the future, but they also can limit our
potential for happiness by blinding us to equally satisfying yet
unexpected outcomes. Instead of taking pleasure in the surprising
circumstances unfolding around us, we mourn for the anticipation left unfulfilled.
When we think about letting go of our expectations, we may find ourselves
at the mercy of a small inner voice that admonishes us to strive for
specific goals, even if they continually elude us. However, the opposite
of expectation is not pessimism. We can retain our optimism and free
ourselves from the need to focus on specific probabilities by opening our
hearts and minds to a wide variety of possible outcomes.
When we expect a situation, event, or
confrontation to unfold in a certain way, it becomes more difficult to
enjoy the surprises that have the potential to become profound blessings.
Likewise, we may feel that we failed to meet our inner objectives because
we were unable to bring about the desired results through our choices and
actions. Consider, though, that we are all at the mercy of the universal
flow, and our best intentions are often thwarted by fate. As you grow
increasingly open to unforeseen outcomes, you will be more apt to look
for and recognize the positive elements of your new circumstances. This
receptivity to the unexpected can serve you well. When you are called
upon to compromise with others; your life plans seem to go awry; or the
world moves forward in an unanticipated manner — your flexibility will
help you see the positive aspects of almost any outcome.
The further you distance yourself from
your expectations, the more exhilarating your life will become. When a
situation doesn’t correspond to your initial wants, needs, or goals, ask
yourself how you can make the most of it, and then do your best to adapt.
Because you are willing to release your expectations, your life’s journey
will likely take many happy and astonishing twists.
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