Sunday, June 6, 2010
Expectations
A person’s expectations of life and happenings therein is worthy of thought. From our birth we develop expectations that fuel the things we seek. Like food and comfort, etc.
We learn almost by intuition that if we cry we get attention. We are picked up, fed or comforted in some way to quiet us and bring us back to a state of peace and serenity. As we age our expectations increase. Realistic expectations are good for us. They are coupled with thought and action of those that are directly affected by the achievement of the expectation. For example when as a child we will expect to be able to either do or to acquire something that we feel would be a benefit to our life. If that is consistent with our age and our capability and the welfare level of our family or responsible adult, we may be able to obtain the desired outcome. Expectations and the fulfillment of them can either be a boon or a disappointment.
Oft times our expectations can be fueled by the self centered aspirations one can either develop through peer pressure or selfishness or other lustful or carnal desires. There are times when expectations far exceed the actual needs of those involved. For instance a teenager who receives his new driver’s license may feel that now it would be justified to also be able to have a new red Corvette. The expectation far exceeds the justification for such an outcome. I believe each of us who lives will eventually learn to manage our expectations. We will surely have been disappointed a number of times as we have made expectations either for ourselves or others that were unrealistic. Also factored into all of this is the agency of those who we may expect to provide or do something. The bottom line is that the sooner we are taught to use sound reasoning regarding our lives and the things we will accomplish or attain in our lives we will find our lives much happier and life more rewarding. Many of life’s expectations are a given. The sun will come up, it will be at times cold, warm, hot, etc. We will experience sickness and death. We will also experience happiness and joy. Many other expectations will only be wrought by the effort you and those affecting your desired expectation will put forth. Also all these things are looked upon by a Loving God who will with great wisdom and love and knowledge of what is best for us provide the needed thing. To be content with life’s expectations and see them fulfilled is a wonderful thing!
We learn almost by intuition that if we cry we get attention. We are picked up, fed or comforted in some way to quiet us and bring us back to a state of peace and serenity. As we age our expectations increase. Realistic expectations are good for us. They are coupled with thought and action of those that are directly affected by the achievement of the expectation. For example when as a child we will expect to be able to either do or to acquire something that we feel would be a benefit to our life. If that is consistent with our age and our capability and the welfare level of our family or responsible adult, we may be able to obtain the desired outcome. Expectations and the fulfillment of them can either be a boon or a disappointment.
Oft times our expectations can be fueled by the self centered aspirations one can either develop through peer pressure or selfishness or other lustful or carnal desires. There are times when expectations far exceed the actual needs of those involved. For instance a teenager who receives his new driver’s license may feel that now it would be justified to also be able to have a new red Corvette. The expectation far exceeds the justification for such an outcome. I believe each of us who lives will eventually learn to manage our expectations. We will surely have been disappointed a number of times as we have made expectations either for ourselves or others that were unrealistic. Also factored into all of this is the agency of those who we may expect to provide or do something. The bottom line is that the sooner we are taught to use sound reasoning regarding our lives and the things we will accomplish or attain in our lives we will find our lives much happier and life more rewarding. Many of life’s expectations are a given. The sun will come up, it will be at times cold, warm, hot, etc. We will experience sickness and death. We will also experience happiness and joy. Many other expectations will only be wrought by the effort you and those affecting your desired expectation will put forth. Also all these things are looked upon by a Loving God who will with great wisdom and love and knowledge of what is best for us provide the needed thing. To be content with life’s expectations and see them fulfilled is a wonderful thing!
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