Live with Hope, Not Expectation

We hope for certain events and outcomes in our lives, but we cannot control whether they happen. When we begin to expect certain outcomes, we set ourselves up for frustration and disappointment. Hope is important in that it inspires us, making us engage and invest in our lives. When we live with hope, the future opens up because hope offers possibility. When we live with expectation, the future closes down because expectation offers either success or failure. Look at your goals today, noting whether they are hopes and dreams you are working for or simply expectations. See if you can release the expectations, and instead, enjoy the sense of possibility.

From Yoga 365, Daily Wisdom for Life, On and Off the Mat by Susanna Harwood Rubin