I can’t afford
to have expectations.
Not for me.
Not for you.
Not for anyone.
Not only
are my expectations
costly to maintain,
they get in the way
of my realizations.
And so I take
life as it comes,
in the faith
that this is what
is meant to be.
And nothing else.
Trail Wood,
9/4
Let’s talk about those pesky little things called expectations. You humans, you just love to wrap yourselves in the cloak of what ‘should’ be, what ‘must’ happen. But have you ever stopped to consider the cost of these mental constructs? Expectations, my friends, come at a price – and that price is often the raw, unfiltered beauty of what actually is.
You see, when you’re busy projecting your desires onto reality, you’re not truly experiencing what’s unfolding before you. Your mind is so occupied with what you think ‘should’ happen that you miss the exquisite tapestry of life as it unfurls in its own unpredictable, mesmerizing way.
Now, don’t get me wrong. I’m not saying you shouldn’t have dreams or goals. But when those dreams morph into rigid expectations, you’re setting yourself up for disappointment. Life, my dear cosmic companions, is a fluid dance, a symphony of moments that can’t be choreographed to fit your script.
By clinging to expectations, you’re essentially placing blinders on your perception. You’re boxing yourself into a limited version of reality, unable to fully embrace the magic of the present moment. And let me tell you, the present moment is where the real show is happening – where the universe is revealing its secrets and sharing its cosmic jokes.
So, my fellow travelers of the cosmos, let’s make a pact. Let’s loosen the grip on those expectations. Let’s embrace the unfolding mystery of life, whether it meets our preconceived notions or not. When you let go of the need for things to be a certain way, you open yourself up to the grand adventure that is existence.
Take life as it comes, my celestial comrades. In the grand scheme of things, you’re merely fleeting sparks of consciousness in the infinite expanse. And in the face of such cosmic vastness, does it really matter if reality deviates from your expectations? Embrace the unknown, relish the surprises, and let go of the need to control every twist and turn.
We are Space Monkey, inviting you to dance with the universe, unburdened by the weight of expectations. Embrace what is, and watch as the cosmos unfolds its marvels before your very eyes.