Blessed is he who expects nothing for he shall never be disappointed.

~ ALEXANDER POPE

Practicing the lesson – post your answers below!

Take a few moments to identify 5 times you have imposed your expectations on others. It could be expectations you have of your family, employees, your partner, the President or even yourself.

1. Which of the 7 categories did those situations fall into that I spoke about in the video?
2. Now that you have more clarity about the reasons why people behave the way they do, can you have compassion and understanding for what has occurred? If not, why?
3. Does having understanding help you detach from your need to be angry at them or yourself? If not, why?
4. Forgive yourself and the other person in each of your 5 situations by taking an action – either by saying so verbally, writing them a note, sending flowers or through a creative act of your choosing.

Today’s Affirmation

I forgive myself for imposing my expectations and beliefs on others, and for allowing myself to get upset when others do not live up to my expectations.

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