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There seems to be some confusion among the human race these days as to what should or should not be expected from others. It is an interesting concept that some think no person has a right to expect anything from another. I have had to consider the reality of this and similar statements. The reality as far as I can see is everyone has expectations for others. When one goes to a store, you expect the cashier and other employees to be polite and helpful. One may expect family to love you unconditionally, or friends to stay in contact and be there for good times and bad. It would seem that none of us are able to escape the expectations of others. Yet, it doesn't only come from others now does it. We expect much from ourselves as well sometimes too much to the point of putting undue pressure in our midst, sometimes not enough expectation is put on ones self to the other point of careless or lazy behavior. It is important to have some expectation of yourself as well some for others. I suppose the key is learning to balance it out leaving room for flexibility and mistakes. I certainly believe we should expect greatness from others, for without that expectation how would one have the encouragement to strive for greatness. Then there are those that have great expectations for themselves as well as others, almost a self-centered expectation for others as if the world should set time and schedules according to their life issues and their convenience. This obviously is not a healthy form of expectation and leaves one feeling frustrated and angry the majority of the time. These people will be verbally abusive toward others in an instant should a circumstance not go their way, yet would be appalled should someone dare to speak to them in the same fashion. This is easily resolved simply by expecting from yourself what you expect from others. If you are not willing to say or do something maybe you should reconsider the expectations you have for others. By the way, we are all human so cut yourself some slack-and maybe you'll be a little more understanding of others in the process.

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