THIS IS NOT WHAT I EXPECTED

So much of the struggle, upset, anger and difficulty we experience comes when life presents something we did not expect. Of course this happens many times a day. How could this be happening? we ask, as a sense of failure or great disappointment arises.  We may blame others, or life itself. Sometimes these feelings become so intense, we lose trust and meaning and feel that life itself is a sham.  Unfortunately, we do not stop to turn around and look instead at the expectations we have been carrying around. Where did they come from?  Who said life has to go this way, or that our expectations are even valuable?  When our personal expectations don't run the show and derail us, life is clear and simple. And each day is perfect as it is, and thoroughly enjoyable.