Letting go of expectations frees us from disappointment from "summary" of Real Happiness by Sharon Salzberg
Expectations can be a source of great suffering in our lives. When we hold tightly to specific outcomes, we set ourselves up for disappointment when things don't go as planned. We may have a vision of how things should be, and when reality doesn't match that vision, we feel let down. This cycle of expectation and disappointment can lead to frustration, resentment, and even despair. By learning to let go of expectations, we can free ourselves from the grip of disappointment. This doesn't mean giving up on our goals or desires, but rather releasing our attachment to how things "should" be. When we loosen our hold on specific outcomes, we open ourselves up to the possibility of experiencing things as t...
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