The levels of disappointment in life always directly reflect the level of expectations.
The higher the expectation, especially the ones we place on others, the greater the disappointment.
Expect nothing of others and be real with yourself.
Tag: other people
Dependency
Dependency on others for our sense of worth, joy and fulfilment leads to resentment and a feeling of burden in them, and in us a feeling of disappointment when they are not satisfied by them.
Our fulfilment and joy are within. If we look inward instead of outward, we’ll find all that we need. We do not need others to be at peace, to have joy and to be fulfiled. That does not mean we do not want to spend time with others, it is simply removing the dependency element. True belonging is not about fitting in and relying on others, it is about being authentically ourselves and true.
Love being with others but do not depend on them, we’ll be happier and so will they.
Philip Dodson 