Is there life without expectation?
By Sreekala
@Sreekala (34312)
India
August 21, 2015 6:05am CST
Greetings to all dear mylotters.
I am happy to be back in mylot after a long time. Still have to meet many more old members here. There were many ups and downs in my life. Long time no writing activity too so I lost my interest on writing. Have to regain the interest and rhythm.
Now regarding the topic, all of us know expectation hurt. One of my friends sent a message the content was, ‘I never expect anything from any one so I am always happy’. This message made me to think, it is true when we expect something from someone and they failed to come up to the expectation then it hurts for sure. Same time without any expectation can we lead a meaningful life. I think expectation is the key to live for all. 
How do you feel?
I am happy to be back in mylot after a long time. Still have to meet many more old members here. There were many ups and downs in my life. Long time no writing activity too so I lost my interest on writing. Have to regain the interest and rhythm.
Now regarding the topic, all of us know expectation hurt. One of my friends sent a message the content was, ‘I never expect anything from any one so I am always happy’. This message made me to think, it is true when we expect something from someone and they failed to come up to the expectation then it hurts for sure. Same time without any expectation can we lead a meaningful life. I think expectation is the key to live for all.
How do you feel?23 people like this
21 responses
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
21 Aug 15
Hi Sreekala, We all have expectations in life however you look at it, a mother has some expectations from her children, that they study well, have a good career and so on...similarly there are expectations within us with regard to our spouses and relatives which may not be monetary but can be emotional . Human life is bland without some give and take or expectations from one another, what else is there in life ?
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@prashu228 (37521)
• India
22 Aug 15
@SIMPLYD Another Simple expression which gave a lot of meaning. Yes don't expect and don't get disappointed is the base from now on.
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@prashu228 (37521)
• India
22 Aug 15
@SIMPLYD That is why I am not expecting payout soon. Haha, have to wait and see what is going to happen.
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@redvakaurvaki (4216)
• Indonesia
22 Aug 15
Expect a good thing is good to keep you alive. Miracle happens everyday so there is nothing wrong with expectation. Which become the problem is too much expectation. It could lead us to disappointment because we may forget to become more realistic with situation
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@redvakaurvaki (4216)
• Indonesia
24 Aug 15
@ifa225 Yes, we must keep everything in balance.
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@roomfortwo (110)
• United States
21 Aug 15
I agree with your friend that having expectations for others can be a dangerous game with your emotions, but having expectations with yourself can only make you better!
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@dpk262006 (58678)
• Delhi, India
22 Aug 15
Hello and welcome back Sree.
Nice post.
It is always easier to say than act, so goes the saying. Even if someone openly says that he does not expect anything from anyone, it cannot be entirely true. We are human beings and when we help others in their hour of need, it is natural for us to expect that they will reciprocate when our turn comes. I am in agreement with your views that in our hearts we expect from others, whether we admit it openly or not, it is another matter.
Nice post.
It is always easier to say than act, so goes the saying. Even if someone openly says that he does not expect anything from anyone, it cannot be entirely true. We are human beings and when we help others in their hour of need, it is natural for us to expect that they will reciprocate when our turn comes. I am in agreement with your views that in our hearts we expect from others, whether we admit it openly or not, it is another matter.2 people like this
@dpk262006 (58678)
• Delhi, India
24 Aug 15
@Sreekala - We should help others without selfish motive, this way we may feel more satisfied.
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@Sreekala (34312)
• India
22 Aug 15
I agree, we can talk on anything highly but on practical side it may be entirely different. That is human being.People talk something and do just the opposite. If we do some help to others, it will be better to do not expect that back. It not only hurts but spoil the relation too.
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@viju0410 (2286)
• India
22 Aug 15
Hi Sree
Good to see you! You write well and please continue writing mails to me as we did when we both were out of mylot.
we can see the other side too. we expect something from someone and he/she did the same what you expected... hasn't it happened at either point of time?
My personal experience is i expect less but i try to give more to those who has expectations from me. It is like following the principle of 'attached detachment' - long way to go dear!!
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@Sreekala (34312)
• India
22 Aug 15
Hi Viju
Glad to see you here too. When I opened mylot I thought about you but I know that you will be back too.I am sorry for not in touch dear. Not inentionally. Now on busy with some social works like teaching children (not as a job) so have responsibilities. Then many issues are there my dear.
Regarding the topic. I too have small expectations on others but mostly they failed
. It is better to fulfil other's expectations.
Glad to see you here too. When I opened mylot I thought about you but I know that you will be back too.I am sorry for not in touch dear. Not inentionally. Now on busy with some social works like teaching children (not as a job) so have responsibilities. Then many issues are there my dear.
Regarding the topic. I too have small expectations on others but mostly they failed. It is better to fulfil other's expectations.
@suni51 (3429)
• India
21 Aug 15
Maybe your friend was right, as I have reasons to trust his statement. It's the same with me since I have no desire to get anything back from my friends and relatives. As far my efforts to earn money are concerned, I wish I get all my dues.
So a selfless deed done and nothing expected in return will keep your mind free from all worries and you will find yourself at the top of the world. Cheers.
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@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
21 Aug 15
So a selfless deed done and nothing expected in return will keep your mind free from all worries and you will find yourself at the top of the world
now this is something that keeps me interested. I try doing as much as I can within my capacities
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Are you yugasini? I am not working any other sites now.
@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
22 Apr 16
With no expectation life would be hopeless and meaningless.
Romans 8:19-21 New International Version (NIV) 19 For the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed. 20 For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope 21 that[a] the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the freedom and glory of the children of God.
This life is not all there is and so we await in eager expectation the better life that God promises us.
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@TLChimes (4822)
• United States
21 Aug 15
I go with the flow and don't try to get to worried about what may or may not happen, so I guess you can say I have low expectations. I'm not always happy though. I still feel disappointment if something turns out wrong or feels like I'm not going in the right direction.
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@rosekiss (30414)
• Eugene, Oregon
21 Aug 15
I think my expectation is to be able to live my life comfortably and not have to worry about anything. Now, I know the possibility of that coming true is probably slim to none. I have been struggling for quite sometime now, and I am due for a change. I think that the only way things are going to change, is if I change my way of thinking and doing things. I just have to have faith that things will be better and my struggles will be few or gone.
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@prashu228 (37521)
• India
22 Aug 15
@Sreekala I think Everyone expects something in whatever they do. It may be buying a soap or a costly item. The expectation will raise according to the situation and demand plus the effort or money we keep. Hard to have a life without expectation. Yes it is very key.
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@Sreekala (34312)
• India
22 Aug 15
Hello @Prashu228, hope you are not sitting in a park expecting me.
Yes, according to the situation we have to change the expectation.
expecting me.
Yes, according to the situation we have to change the expectation.
@karjatwala (1120)
• Pune, India
22 Apr 16
The Law of Attraction says to expect high and only then you will receive it.
