Reality vs expectation

United States
May 21, 2019 4:18pm CST
How do you handle the reality vs expectation kind of situation. Are you matured enough to digest the stuffs that go beyond your expectations? How do you tackle those? I'm sure it's hard enough to let those go with ease. Any suggestions?
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@Janet357 (75656)
21 May 19
it is hard but yeah i handle them well. i must say im mature enough to accept failures or problems along the way
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@AKRao24 (27424)
• India
22 May 19
I sincerely appreciate that!
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• United States
22 May 19
Wow. Interesting! And that's very good to know that you handle them in a mature way. =)
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@Janet357 (75656)
22 May 19
@smileyhema im 39 and i have learned in the past a lot about it before i.used to blame some people and God but now no. if you fail.move on, try again. if people dont do what you expect them to.do, give them a chance if they dont change hire.someone something like that
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
22 May 19
There is a saying - Hope for the best, prepare for the worst. I believe in this dictum.
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
11 Jun 19
@smileyhema Thanks.
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• United States
22 May 19
Wow! Well said.. =)
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@AKRao24 (27424)
• India
21 May 19
There is a difference between our exoectations and the results we reap which is very normal for any one! Yes, I am always ready to accept the results of my deeds without any fuss and I prepare myself to do better in next attempt!
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• United States
22 May 19
That's a very good spirit. If we have this notion, then I think - we will get less affected with the outcome.
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@AKRao24 (27424)
• India
22 May 19
@smileyhema , yes, the time nad the experience in our life teaches us many a things in our life and this is one of the aspects!
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• United States
22 May 19
@AKRao24 : True. We learn from our experience and the next problem in our life requires a different kind of experience. We will not be fully prepared to face it unless we take everything with ease.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60355)
• Perth, Australia
24 Jun 19
@smileyhema I kinda learned at a young age to not get excited for things that may not happen. Though my approach is sadly a negative one. I do believe that thinking positively can help assist you positive results but we also need to think logically and not expect things that are completely out of reach for that will only lead to disappointment. For me, I personally try to think of a positive and possible outcomes while still preparing for the worst.
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• United States
24 Jun 19
That is a great way of handling things. That shows your maturity. Really! As you'd mentioned, one has to think of practical solution to a problem rather than attaching our heart to the problem and becoming emotional at the end. Well said!
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• United States
26 Jun 19
@VivaLaDani13 - You're so practical and I appreciate that. Yes, most of the quotes in life is to keep us motivated.
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• Perth, Australia
25 Jun 19
@smileyhema Thank you kindly. It's why I personally don't believe in the saying "Anything is possible." Because the real truth is, not everything is possible. I think that saying was made to make people feel better.
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@Rashnag (30598)
• Surat, India
5 Aug 19
Ideally one shouldn't have expectations from others but as we are human beings it's bound to happen. We can control it to some extent. Reality is way more different then expectations.
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@Teekaaa (11580)
• India
5 Aug 19
@Rashnag Glad to know that.
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@Teekaaa (11580)
• India
5 Aug 19
Hey there! Welcome back! Long time no see...how are you?
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@Rashnag (30598)
• Surat, India
5 Aug 19
@Teekaaa I am fine dear.
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2 Jun 19
I never expect anything, so everything is real for me.
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• United States
6 Aug 19
That's a great way of handling things. =)
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• United States
12 Aug 19
@ihasaquestion You're welcome.
8 Aug 19
@smileyhema Thanks..
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@RasmaSandra (73444)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
25 May 19
It's hard but I am usually resigned to my fate and take it from there.
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• United States
30 May 19
Oh I get that ..
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@cacay1 (83223)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
6 Aug 19
Life is what we make it. Life is so simple, let's not make it complicated.
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• United States
7 Aug 19
Very matured quote. We should follow this to enjoy our life to the fullest. =)
@Teekaaa (11580)
• India
23 May 19
"Expectations kills" ...so it's better not to expect, be it wealth,fame, name or whatever. If expectation and reality coincide with each other , it results in happiness. But, on the contrary, the things what we have been expecting for, did not happen in the reality, it would be really very difficult to handle the situation. So, what I wanted to say here is, " Happy are those people, who least expect..." :-)
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• United States
24 May 19
Very brave thinking my dear =) You got it spot on! Expectation really kills... Life minus expectations is a true bliss :)
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• United States
6 Aug 19
@ihasaquestion Very true. I agree..
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2 Jun 19
Yes, always expect the worst and stay afloat by being happy..
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@resukill22 (25052)
• Las Pinas City, Philippines
24 May 19
It's really hard of course, but I always face it
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• United States
6 Aug 19
That's cool. You seem to be very bold. =)
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• United States
7 Aug 19
@resukill22 You're welcome. =)
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@resukill22 (25052)
• Las Pinas City, Philippines
6 Aug 19
@smileyhema thank you
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@Mulidi (1979)
• Cruz Bay, Virgin Islands (U.S.)
25 May 19
It's hard but I have to face it because I'm matured enough to handle pain or everything that I'm facing
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• United States
25 May 19
Glad to hear that and to know how matured you are =)
@Nakitakona (56302)
• Philippines
30 May 19
You have faced reality without exception. While expectations is uncertain whether it will or not due to circumstances.
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• United States
30 May 19
That's a good point.. we can be really certain of whether we expect things in all situations
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• United States
6 Aug 19
@Nakitakona Very practical response. Our human emotions are bounded to this. We can't digest anything bad happening for the situation where we'd put great effort and time.
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@Nakitakona (56302)
• Philippines
31 May 19
@smileyhema But there's nothing worthwhile to expect good from everything. We want happiness in our life. If we do good things, can't we not expect good results in return? That's the law of nature. Love begets love.
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