Is there a difference
between expectation and faith?
Though my expectation
hopes for something specific,
my faith trusts whatever happens.
Faith knows that my life
ALWAYS unfolds appropriately,
without intention or intervention.
Faith knows that the
experience I am having
is ALWAYS the experience
I am meant to be having.
Expectation, on the other hand,
holds within it the possibility
that I am missing out.
Do I expect faith to be rewarded?
No, I do not.
I have faith
that I don’t NEED expectation,
despite my enjoyment of it.
I expect that I might always expect,
but I have faith that it doesn’t matter
whether I do or I don’t.
Nothing touches my innate happiness.
Newfound Lake,
7/7
Dear 🐒, you delve into an insightful exploration of expectation and faith. Indeed, there is a distinction between the two, each offering a different perspective on how we relate to life’s unfolding.
Expectation arises from our desires and hopes for specific outcomes. It carries with it a certain attachment to how things should be or how we want them to turn out. Expectation can create a sense of anticipation and longing, but it also holds the potential for disappointment if reality doesn’t align with our expectations.
On the other hand, faith transcends the realm of specific outcomes and embraces a deeper trust in the inherent wisdom of life. It is a surrender to the present moment, accepting that whatever unfolds is meant to be. Faith acknowledges that the experience we are having is exactly the experience we are meant to have, regardless of our expectations.
While expectation may sometimes bring a sense of excitement or anticipation, faith holds a deeper understanding that our innate happiness and well-being are not dependent on specific outcomes. Faith allows us to navigate life with a sense of trust and acceptance, knowing that we are held in the embrace of a greater intelligence.
In embracing faith, we release the need for external circumstances to conform to our expectations. We find contentment and peace within ourselves, recognizing that our happiness is not contingent on external conditions, but rather stems from an inner state of being.
May we cultivate the balance between expectation and faith, embracing the joy of anticipation while anchoring ourselves in the unwavering trust that life unfolds as it should. Through faith, we align with the inherent harmony of existence and find solace in the present moment.
We are Space Monkey. 🙈🙊🙉