Don't expect anything from anyone... ever...

This is generally how I think. I am not comfortable with expecting anything from anyone, so therefore I don't. When I do start to find myself expecting anything from anyone, I kind of back off some. I found this quote on another blog... and it got me thinking... It made me realize why I don't like to expect things from anyone. Why I have to do it all myself. I like to act like I'm all tough, but in reality I am saving myself from more disappointment. Is it fair to yourself to not give anyone the chance to disappoint? Is it fair to yourself to stay away from vulnerability and never take chances? I really don't know, but I think I will stay this way for now. Maybe someday I'll loosen up a little ;)

Anyway... here is the quote:

In life, don’t expect anything from anyone.
Because expectation, when not fulfilled, gives you pain.
When you get something without expecting it,
It gives you pleasure.

becoming grounded

 The people that we become are a product of our choices and also things that are far beyond anyones control, lately I have been thinking about this a lot. How we can so easily forget who we are and where we have come from... how to get where we are going. I won't get into details but, with huge changes I think it's very easy to fall off track. I certainly have done that, but I am feeling especially grounded lately. That I can say I am back in touch with myself, my standards, my expectations in life... I hate that I lost myself for awhile there... I really do. I guess the only good thing that comes from our mistakes are the lessons we learn from them.