Expect To Wonder
“It’s going to be freezing in there …”
These were my son’s words as he walked toward the pool’s edge.
Two minutes later he was in the water and pleasantly surprised at how warm it was.
It’s natural to enjoy a moment when our expectations have been exceeded, just as it is to be disappointed when they’re not met.
It is a useful reminder to have our expectations challenged as it helps us hold them lightly, to not invest too much in a particular outcome, and to be comfortable with the surprise that comes from an unexpected outcome. We can bring curiosity and wonder to anything that we do.
Yes, this can be difficult when the outcomes are significant to us. The good thing is we can practice with the everyday moments, just like going for a swim.
I wonder what it will be like, do you?