“An expectation is a premeditated resentment.” –Author
Unknown
You’ve planned the perfect summer vacation. In your mind, the seaside cottage you’ve
rented looks exactly like the picture online.
You imagine your family joyfully frolicking about on the beach under the
bright summer sun. No petty arguments. No black and shriveled barbecue food. No plugged up toilets. No stitches needed after stepping on a
shell. And absolutely no rainy days or
rip tides.
You’re on your way home after a busy day at work,
but your kids were home all day. In your
perfect world, the laundry is done, the dishwasher is loaded, and the counters
are clean. Guess again.
You’ve met the One.
You’re sure that this is destiny.
They excitedly tell you that they’ll call. The phone never rings.
When we expect people to behave the way we want them
to, we are setting ourselves up to be offended.
If their actions don’t fit into our preconceived plan, we take it as
personal affront. But being hurt,
perturbed, and annoyed is no way to live.
If we change our expectations to accept-ations, we
release the need to judge a person or an event.
It becomes easier to adapt to a change in our well-laid plans. We accept whatever comes. We accept whatever goes. And we give ourselves the great gift of peace
of mind.
Don’t swim against the tide in the sea of change. Allow
for an occasional storm and ride the waves of your life.
Surf’s up!
Gina J
