Just a week or so ago the sights and sounds of spring were so abundant. The warm, sunny days helped to open up the blossoms on daffodils and crocuses. The tulips popped out of the ground and the trees started budding out. The pair of Eastern bluebirds that claimed the little white bird house in our yard completed their nest. Every morning we awoke to the music of the chirping birds. And then...two days ago we got three inches of snow in our area. So typical of spring in Wisconsin. After days of gorgeous spring weather I suspect many of us had the expectation of no more snow. Ha! Mother Nature fooled us yet again.
Pondering expectations...
In any society people are expected to act in certain ways - obey the laws of the land - so as to live in a peaceable way. That only makes sense. However, expectations place upon us by others, perhaps in our circle of friends and acquaintances and/or family regarding how to live, what to do and when, what to believe, who to believe, etc. can be something else all together. When we base and live our whole life trying to live up to those kind of expectations others place upon us are we really living our own life; following our own path? Or are we living a life someone else thinks we should live?
I have long ago come to the conclusion that there is only One whose expectations are important: those of our Sacred Creator. Knowing we cannot live up to those Holy expectations perfectly, we should still have the courage to do the best we can. And even though we will most likely still come across situations where our "buttons" are pushed or at worst, times when someone talks or acts in a hurtful way toward us we can rest assured of the deep and unconditional Love of the Sacred who dwells within and around us.
Peace on the Journey.
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Hey Brenda!
Here's where your thoughts sent me: Within relationships their are expectations, but there are also responsibilities. As a parent, husband, son, employee, I have certain responsibilities to complete. Most are reoccurring and never ending.
I chuckle at my boys who want to grow up fast - they're only thinking about the "freedom" of being out from under their parents shadow. Little to they realized the tyranny of the responsibilities that come with being an adult!
God bless!
Thanks for your comment! I totally agree with responsibilities present, and necessary, within relationships. Where I was headed in this particular post was much in tune with Jesus' criticism of the Pharisees who "lay heavy burdens" on the people. And there very well be people in some of our lives who do the same to us through their "expectations" often enough experienced as "guilt trips". Just some thoughts...
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