There is a
temptation to lower our hopes and expectations in life because when high hopes
and expectations are not achieved the disappointment tends to be more painful
and discouraging.
I used to work with
a guy who prided himself on never getting his hopes up so that he would never
be disappointed by life. (He wasn’t a
particularly happy fellow to spend time with.)
We have to be
careful with this type of coping strategy, however, because lowered hopes and
expectations can make diminished outcomes a type of self-fulfilling
prophecy. Yes high hopes and
expectations can hurt when they are not achieved, however, it is important for
us to be willing to endure some disappointment and keep aiming high anyhow.
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