Expectation is the root of all heartache.
William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare
Old Houses
I love old houses. I feel really sad to see them like this. To me this house is still beautiful, still majestic. I imagine all the rooms. All the detailed woodwork and moulding inside, the stairway, the high ceilings and old fixtures that are still intact. Like doorknobs, locks and hinges. Probably some of the original glass is still in the windows. At one point someone must have really loved this house. This is a storybook house. It reminds me of the "The Secret Garden." It's tucked away and hidden. I can imagine myself wandering through the woods and stumbling upon it. Then bringing paint and other things to fix it up. I read a book once when I was a kid about a girl who found a house and did that, but I can't remember the name. When I see a house like this, it makes me think of the little farm family that once lived here. If I try hard enough I can still see kids running through the yard laughing and mama hanging clothes on the line. Simpler times, simpl
If we keep our expectations a little lower we'll certainly be in for a nice surprise when and if they're met, I suppose :)
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That is both a true and depressing sentiment. I don't think all expectation is bad, but it may be better to call it "hope." But unrealistic expectation, or expectation revolving around other human beings, are destined to bring heartache at some point. I know I'm not perfect at keeping promises or fulfilling people's desires for me. So I have to give grace to other people that they can/will fail as well. Hmmm... heavy thoughts.
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Yes, Cassandra, this quote bothered me so much when I first heard it yesterday, that I went and found an article on the topic. It's the unrealisic expectations that get us. If we didn't have those kinds of expectations, then we wouldn't be hurt as much, but there are times when it's okay to have expectations--especially when claiming God's promises in faith.
ReplyDeleteHey Pam! Love this comment of yours!!! Makes perfect sense! I totally think you've hit the nail on the head. Thank you!!
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