Unexpected Gifts

Sometimes we receive what we expect to receive, be it love, joy, and happiness, or grief, heartache, and disappointment. When we expect the worst but get something good, we run the risk of misinterpreting the gift and still feel disappointment or dread because we know it won’t last. When we expect the best and receive something dreadful or depressing, we might misinterpret the experience and still feel excited about the possibilities that might arise out of the experience. I believe the latter decision will ultimately lead to a happier life.

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