Periwinkle Photograph: Sharron R. McMillan
Expectations = Disappointment
Reality
When expectation exceeds reality we are disappointed.
When we are disappointed we become discouraged.
We can lower our expectations or
accept that we can not change reality.
Disappointment is inevitable in life.
How we respond to it
is our choice.
©Sharron R. McMillan
hernibs 
I was not disappointed by the little flower, I was ecstatic to see the first periwinkle in the flower bed. But the little flower was blue to see she was the only one and the ground was so brown and cold. 😉 Only in my world.
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Amen!
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but remember what joy it gave you, however briefly. ‘Thank you little flower’ 🙂
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Great attitude to have. I used to get paralyzed by disappointment so I’ve had
lots of time to learn the lesson well. I also like “Expect the best but prepare for the worst.” Or something like that. 😉
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I try to remember the saying “Expectations are the precursor of Resentments”. Another teacher said “Have No Expectations but always expect the best” so no matter what happens, I always try to remember it is going to probably work out for the best. Saves a lot of challenges!
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