Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Reality at 82
I have lots of expectations. Most people do. Sometimes, we think that these expectations would eventually come into reality. A short bridge into what-is-called fulfillment. However, who would have thought that expectations are just the idea of making oneself happy for a short period of time until reality comes in? A few people would say expecting on something boosts someone's optimism - positivity on something that is yet to come. But, do we really have to do this? Do we need to put something in mind that doesn't exist yet? What if these expectations are just mere products of our mind's indefinite thoughts? What if, someday, we realize that these are not real? What if these are not meant to happen? What if when expectations meet reality and suddenly we realize that what is happening is not really what we have expected? What do we do next? Well, most people just stop at this point. And then, depression comes in. And when that happens, it doesn't stop until we learn how to accept reality.
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personally, this has been a constant struggle for me- balancing expectations and reality. some say to not expect much from the other person coz that's bound for failure. there's a lot of truth to that. we can't control other people's actions thus it's but norm for them to fall short of your expectations. i think what's best is for expectations to be communicated especially between couples, close friends and families. if expectations are known then there's a greater chance for it to translate to reality:)
ReplyDeletevery well said han. Im also struggling on this aspect and looks like Im not good yet on handling it...
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