I read that slogan somewhere. I don't know where, but it resonated with me. I realized that it is true. If we focus on negativity then we will be miserable no matter what is going on. I chalk it up to the sickness of "expectations". Now some people say expectations are a good thing, but in my way of thinking, having expectations are just another way to set yourself up for failure.
This is not to say that one should not have goals for themselves. Yes, have goals. Yes, have a plan. But, learn to be adaptable, and learn to never expect anything out of other people. I am not saying have "low" expectations. I am saying have no expectations. These two are very different ideas. Both are insulting to others. One puts people down and one puts them so far up on a pedestal that they cannot possibly live up to it. Both cause negative feelings and cloud your world in a way that sucks joy out of your life.
So, change your mind, and change your life by letting go of expectations and just living life as it is.
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Stephanie L. Watson is a Virtual Assistant, a Wife and Mom of four daughters who lives, loves and laughs in Huntsville, Alabama. You can learn more about her at Virtual Assistant Moms. http://www.virtualassistantmoms.com
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