I mentioned in my health and fitness post a few posts back that I have set some challenges for myself. This quote speaks to one of them so perfectly. I am a list person; a planner. I like knowing what is going to happen and that it IS going to happen. That brings me confidence and peace. Is that how life goes? And what if you add 5 males to the equation? I'd say my expectations are rarely met. The key to this for me is to remember that if I didn't have those expectations I wouldn't be disappointed. Now I used to be afraid to say that because it can sound pathetic. Like saying "no point in believing that. It's never going to happen". I certainly don't approach it that way. I'll still set goals and look forward to things. My challenge is to be able to roll with it, even when that isn't what happens. Everyone knows that sometimes the blessings in the 'change of plans' are more than worth the loss of the expectation. Either that or I learn something about myself and have an opportunity to practice my challenge for myself. This will be one of the hardest things for me. I think though that having an alternative to disappointment will help. The alternative of course, is appreciation. Be grateful. Look at the situation in a different light. It's all a little cliche but I guess cliches became cliches for a reason!
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