Great Expectations!
ex⋅pect [ ik- spekt ] –verb (used with object) 1. to look forward to; regard as likely to happen; anticipate the occurrence or the coming of: I expect to read it. I expect him later. She expects that they will come. Based on this definition, an expectations is, in essence, merely a form of hope..or trust. Trust that what has been created by intention will occur. So...is it ever healthy, or appropriate, for us to set expectations or are we setting ourselves up for disappointment every time? The answer is, of course, it depends. Expectations can be a limiting, destructive tool of the ego, but can also be a healthy form of hope and expression of trust in our relationships. There are not only destructive and healthy expectations, but destructive and healthy behaviors associated with them. There are two types of expectations to consider: The first type is the set of expectations we place on ourselves & others based solely on our own perception of how we think things sh...