You Can Do it!
Monday morning reminds us how important choosing a job you love is. A positive thought in the morning changes your entire day.
Quote for the week
“Peace begins when expectations end.” – Sri Chinmoy
Expectation vs. Reality: A Mom’s Revelation
I used to think love was a two-way street—until I realized I was running a marathon while my family was enjoying a leisurely stroll. As a very possessive wife and mom, I’ve always given my 200% (yes, I know that’s mathematically impossible, but here we are). Naturally, I expected the same in return—full enthusiasm, undivided attention, and, at the very least, a standing ovation for my culinary masterpieces.
But instead of applause, I often got… silence. Or worse—half-hearted “hmm” responses while they scrolled on their phones. How dare they?! Small disappointments turned into sulking sessions, which turned into dramatic inner monologues of “Nobody appreciates me.”
Then, one fine day (probably after one too many passive-aggressive sighs), it hit me—I was expecting others to operate like me. But the truth is, I do what I do because I hold myself to high standards. Expecting my family to mirror my Type A perfectionism was like expecting my husband to read my mind (spoiler alert: it has never happened).
Once I let go of expectations, my relationships improved. I started enjoying giving without keeping score. And let me tell you, the peace that followed? Priceless.
Do I still wish my kids would text me at least once a day? Absolutely.
Will I survive if they don’t? Deep sigh …Yes.
Moral of the story? Do what you do out of love, not out of expectation. It saves you a lot of unnecessary drama and wrinkles.
Now, excuse me while I text my kids first—because we Type A moms can’t help ourselves. Cheers!