Expectation Vs. Reality

Expectations

I believe expectations are the things and situations that you always hope will turn out positively for you. They are the feelings that good things are always on their way, either soon or in the future. Negative expectations are less frequent because they tend to bring anxiety. Expectations, however, are often selfish and lack moral grounding; they operate on a logic where you always have to win. But sometimes, when your expectations are focused on benefiting others and they are fulfilled, the value and happiness in life multiply—often more than when your own expectations are met.

From my experiences, when expectations depend on others, the chances of success are fewer. Expectations are more likely to succeed when they are based on your own efforts, thoughts, and beliefs. When you rely on others, the risk of failure increases. Therefore, expectations should primarily stem from your own thoughts, as they lead to new creativity, ideas, and valuable life lessons.

Reality is the state of actual existence. It represents the current situation, which we may sometimes struggle to accept, even though we know what it is. The real world exists in this reality, but we tend to embrace it when we are happy and resist it when we face problems.

A key reason for this is our expectations in life. When our expectations align with reality, we feel proud and content with the moment. However, when reality doesn't match our expectations, we experience pain and often find ourselves unable to control our reactions. Therefore, I believe we should adjust our expectations to the point where we can accept whatever results come our way.