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Let go of expectations and comparisons from "summary" of Light From Many Lamps by Lillian Watson
To release the burden of expectations and comparisons is to free oneself from the shackles of self-imposed limitations. When we hold on tightly to our expectations, we are setting ourselves up for disappointment and frustration. We create a rigid framework within which we must operate, and any deviation from this framework is met with resistance and negativity. We become fixated on a certain outcome, convinced that only through its realization can we find satisfaction and fulfillment. Comparisons only serve to fuel the flames of insecurity and inadequacy. When we constantly measure ourselves against others, we are engaging in a fruitless exercise that only serves to diminish our sense of self-worth. We are all unique individuals with our own strengths and weaknesses, and to compare ourselves to others is to deny our own inherent value and potential. It is a futile pursuit that leads only to a sense of despair and unworthiness. By letting go of expectations and comparisons, we open ourselves up to a world of possibilities and opportunities. We free ourselves from the constraints of our own limited thinking and allow room for growth and exploration. We no longer feel the need t...
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