EXPECTATIONS

 Valentine's Day is tomorrow.  So what are your expectations.  Everybody has them and it seems that everybody gets disappointed when they are not met.  William Shakespeare quotes that "Expectation is the root of all heartache." The Dalai Lama quotes "The most compassionate form of giving is done with no thought or expectation of reward, and grounded in genuine concern for others."  Dr. Steve Maraboli quotes "Expectation feeds frustration. It is an unhealthy attachment to people, things, and outcomes we wish we could control; but don't."
So why continue to expect from others only to be disappointed by how you believe they should feel or behave.  I am wondering how this sets people up for so much disappointment which can lead to so much more suffering.  Why do people want to create their own suffering?  I wonder what it would be like to let go of expecting from others and truly just practice gratitude of what is!? I challenge all of us to let go of expecting. Perhaps when you do expect from others you can acknowledge and be aware of it and not hold on to it.  I wonder how you can turn expectations into being grateful.  Let me know your thoughts and your accomplishments! Are you up to the challenge?