Great Expectations

with great expectations come great disappointments. Does that mean we should not expect so much? Should we be little contented earthlings instead of always wishing and hoping, or even working for the better?

This world is a materialistic world. To survive, you have to be the best. I believe the successful people we see out there are people who never stopped pushing themselves to perform the best. They never gave up, never backed away. They hold great expectations of themselves and work hard in achieving their dreams.

But there are always times when these expectations are not met, when we are disappointed, because of ourselves, or because of someone else, or even because of an unexpected event that caused an undesirable outcome. If its because of ourselves, we can only push ourselves harder and try again. If its because of someone else, what do you do?

What if that person is someone you have trusted, someone who is close to you? It would be a lie to say that you will not be angry at that person if he/she disappointed you. But if that person is someone we love, some people resort to keeping that disappointment to themselves. Others resort to voicing it out. Which is the better way? Which is the 'correct' way of dealing with it?

I have been disappointed, countless times. The reason? I still cannot identify. It might be me, it might be the other person, or it simply might be because of a miscommunication. How have I dealt with it? I have kept it to myself. This is not the best way, nor the correct way. Simply because it wont solve the problem.

I guess we can only rely on ourselves. This way we do not place too high expectations on the other party and therefore reduce the chances of getting disappointed.