Releasing Your Expectations

Releasing Your Expectations by [Madisyn Taylor]( The further you distance yourself from your expectations, the more exhilarating your life will become. As we endeavor to find personal fulfillment and realize our individual ideals, we naturally form emotional attachments to those outcomes we hope will come to pass. These expectations can serve as a source of stability, allowing us to draft plans based on our visions of the future, but they can also limit our potential for happiness by blinding us to equally satisfying yet unexpected outcomes. Instead of taking pleasure in the surprising circumstances unfolding around us, we mourn for the anticipation left unfulfilled. When we think of letting go of our expectations, we may find ourselves at the mercy of a small inner voice that admonishes us to strive for specific goals, even if they continually elude us. However, the opposite of expectation is not pessimism. We can retain our optimism and free ourselves from the need to focus on specific probabilities by opening our hearts and minds to a wide variety of possible outcomes. When we expect a situation, event, or confrontation to unfold in a certain way, it becomes more difficult to enjoy the surprises that have the potential to become profound blessings. Likewise, we may feel that we failed to meet our inner objectives because we were unable to bring about the desired results through our choices and actions. Consider, though, that we are all at the mercy of the universal flow, and our best intentions are often thwarted by fate. As you grow increasingly open to unforeseen outcomes, you will be more apt to look for and recognize the positive elements of your new circumstances. This receptivity to the unexpected can serve you well when you are called upon to compromise with others, your life plans seem to go awry, or the world moves forward in an unanticipated manner by granting you the flexibility to see the positive aspects of almost any outcome. The further you distance yourself from your expectations, the more exhilarating your life will become. Though a situation in which you find yourself may not correspond to your initial wants, needs, or goals, ask yourself how you can make the most of it and then do your best to adapt. Your life's journey will likely take many unpredicted and astonishing twists because you are willing to release your expectations. [PRINT]( [SAVE]( [DISCUSS]( --------------------------------------------------------------- DailyOM Course Spotlight [The 21-Day Financial Detox]( by Edward Vilga Are you living in a never-lifting state of Financial Fog? Are you burying your head in the sand rather than dealing with difficult money situations? This used to be me. And then I woke up. I started asking "What is this here to teach me?" and "What's the opportunity for growth in this situation?" Without abandoning the spiritual and personal growth path I was already on, I stopped avoiding the money issues that were beginning to dominate my life, and I found my own best ways to prosper. Now, I've created this course to help you achieve Financial Clarity in 21 days. This Financial Detox course is for anyone who is truly ready to plunge in and get to the heart of their financial matters. It's designed to meet you when you're absolutely committed to rolling up your sleeves and cleaning your financial house from top to bottom. It's no-nonsense and direct, yet takes a uniquely gentle, spirit-connected approach to helping you clear the emotions underlying your financial situation. If you're ready to emerge with a crystal-clear understanding of exactly where you are financially and walk away with a foundation to build wealth on, this course is for you. [Learn More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. [14 Day Spinal Reset]( 2. [21 Day Beautiful Arms & Abs Transformation]( 3. [A Year to Clear What is Holding You Back!]( 4. [Fit and Fierce Over 40]( 5. [Soul Fire Dance Party]( 6. [7 Weeks to Self-Love]( 7. [Chair Yoga for Healing, Strength and Mobility]( 8. [Break the Grip of Past Lovers]( 9. [Sacred Self-Care and Ayurvedic Nutrition]( 10. [21 Day Tabata Yoga Body Challenge]( > [More Courses]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Home]( | [Inspiration]( | [Courses]( | [Horoscopes]( | [Gift Shop]() [Email Settings]( | [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Help/FAQ]( © 2016 DailyOM - All Rights Reserved No portion of this site can be reprinted without express permission. Subscribed as {NAME}[at]gmail.com (1276706) [1]