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Great Expectations...We All Have Them, But Do We Get What We Expect?
By:
SmartSweet1
Written on January 30th, 2013
What about me? Many ask that when it comes to Great Expectations...Although this was a story written by Charles Dickens reflecting the conflict between society and man by providing twists and turns, the term applies to each and every one of us with regard to our relationships with others. Conflict exists with what we expect and what we ultimately may get in return.
We all have a certain set of standards that we wish to see and embrace in others, and they sometimes do not match what we would expect. Disappointment often sets in and we either blame ourselves, or scratch our heads wondering what in the world made them go awry. However, what we don't realize is that it may not a) be within our control, and b) not our fault so to speak if we have been the best we possibly can be in terms of the values and standards we have set for ourselves.
People have a lot going on these days. There is always more than meets the eye and we often do not see all that a person is going through or what a person is all about. People only let one another see what they want them to or what they feel is absolutely necessary. Why? Because people fear rejection and are often not sure if they can trust others based on perhaps previous experiences, an inability to take one more thing onto their platter, or because they are pretty much okay with being loners and or keeping others at a safe distance.
Life will always be full of hopes, dreams and great expectations. It's the way it is for humans. I believe the key is putting all into perspective and not becoming too disappointed when things do not pan out as we may have hoped, dreamed or thought they would. Accepting others for the way they are, mutable, and with the prerogative to change their mind without a moment's notice is a quality that if mastered can help us avoid being perplexed and even hurt at times.
Great Expectations should be reserved for our own selves...We should expect greatness from ourselves and be the best we can be enjoying and embracing the differences we observe and feel from others. I would much rather be honest and truthful with who I am and recognize that we are all only human and that it is not all about me. Instead it is about everything as a whole and it is best for me anyway to not put myself into a position of having Great Expectations from others. It makes life more real and easier to go through and minimizes the potential for disappointment and heartache.
We all have a certain set of standards that we wish to see and embrace in others, and they sometimes do not match what we would expect. Disappointment often sets in and we either blame ourselves, or scratch our heads wondering what in the world made them go awry. However, what we don't realize is that it may not a) be within our control, and b) not our fault so to speak if we have been the best we possibly can be in terms of the values and standards we have set for ourselves.
People have a lot going on these days. There is always more than meets the eye and we often do not see all that a person is going through or what a person is all about. People only let one another see what they want them to or what they feel is absolutely necessary. Why? Because people fear rejection and are often not sure if they can trust others ba
Life will always be full of hopes, dreams and great expectations. It's the way it is for humans. I believe the key is putting all into perspective and not becoming too disappointed when things do not pan out as we may have hoped, dreamed or thought they would. Accepting others for the way they are, mutable, and with the prerogative to change their mind without a moment's notice is a quality that if mastered can help us avoid being perplexed and even hurt at times.
Great Expectations should be reserved for our own selves...We should expect greatness from ourselves and be the best we can be enjoying and embracing the differences we observe and feel from others. I would much rather be honest and truthful with who I am and recognize that we are all only human and that it is not all about me. Instead it is about everything as a whole and it is best for me anyway to not put myself into a position of having Great Expectations from others. It makes life more real and easier to go through and minimizes the potential for disappointment and heartache.
By:
SmartSweet1
Age:
51-55
,
Female
