Expectations vs reality...

Psychology talks a lot about expectations. Expectations can very much dictate how we feel - and a lot of disappointments come from the discrepancy between what we hope for and what life actually brings. I guess we're supposed to remain totally open and just let things happen. Well, good luck with that... easier said than done. I think we get caught up in "stuff", and we tend to want a certain outcome... Is there any solution or fix to this conundrum? I don't know... we're only human, we get "involved" and the left turns can be kinda hard to swallow. As time passes, maybe we can see the reality as a good thing, or a blessing, sure. But let's be honest, the roller coaster ride can be surprising to say the least and in the end, we have no choice but to try and be gracious about the whole thing. Hoping for a certain outcome is probably emotional suicide because we have so little control - and truly, some of life's "surprises" can be profoundly great in the end! So! What's what? Who really knows... seems like we just have to hold on tight, chill and have a sense of humour on our very personal journeys;). Just sayin!

Blessings,

Chatgirl