Managing Expectations
Managing my expectations is not something I’m good at. I have to work really consciously at it.
I have to work at experiencing events as they come – open to the good, with compassion for the poorly done elements of any event. To not feel disappointed that something was merely good, instead of life-shaking. To not be a spiritual glutton.
This year will be full of this spiritual discipline. As I encounter experiences, events, conversations that are similar to things that happened last year, I have to try not to compare them too closely.
QHD was one example. FGC will be another. Fortunately, FWCC will be a completely new experience this year.
I’m really not looking forward to the first convergent dinner party that goes badly. I just have to stay aware that it could happen. It will happen one day if we keep this up.
Thy will be done, Lord.
I have to work at experiencing events as they come – open to the good, with compassion for the poorly done elements of any event. To not feel disappointed that something was merely good, instead of life-shaking. To not be a spiritual glutton.
This year will be full of this spiritual discipline. As I encounter experiences, events, conversations that are similar to things that happened last year, I have to try not to compare them too closely.
QHD was one example. FGC will be another. Fortunately, FWCC will be a completely new experience this year.
I’m really not looking forward to the first convergent dinner party that goes badly. I just have to stay aware that it could happen. It will happen one day if we keep this up.
Thy will be done, Lord.
posted by Robin M. at 7:41 PM
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Just so you know, I have similar difficulty with expectations.
Guess that means you and I will get lots of practice to manage our expectations over the next few months! smile
Blessings,
Liz Opp, The Good Raised Up
Thanks for the compassion, Liz.
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