Self Fulfilling Prophecies - Expectations Met

[oldwolf]

Most people have a way of looking at things that happen in their lives through the lens of their own expectations.

They look for ways of fulfilling those expectations, often ignoring large segments of life that do not.

When A person focuses on finding the negative - has negative expectations - expects the worst - they will find ways of Seeing that which they project out there. So also when a person expects the best - thay look for that and often ignore the "bad " and instead focus on the good.

How do we get off the wheel - the continuing cycles we actually create by our expectations ?

Well there is a method, but some think it too colorless, it's called living in the Now. But you see - no expectations - no hope for a better, because there's no comparisons; no fear or anxieties for the worse either. Some would have more in their life and feel the need for hope and fear and expectations - they have never tried living in the Now and do not See how much more is then open to be Seen. Without our expectations we get to See what Is - and that is wonderful varied and more than one could ever "expect".

[Sebbi]

It's a tricky one to balance.

A mystic told me "Belief is the building blocks we create our reality with. Once you let go of a belief then you can alter your reality as you choose."

If you believe the world is a hostile place, it will be so.
If you believe that everything that happens is ultimately for the better, then that's how it'll be.

I guess the trick is to look at the "bad" and see it as it is i.e. "good". Everything has it's Tao.

Blessings

Sebbi

[paintingjames]

greed always manifests hostility
want less
deception loves fear
so See
adversity breeds charachter
so laugh

[Lionheart2000]

I totally agree with you Oldwolf.
I have come to a juncture in my life- that emphasizes the illusions of 'expectations'--they allways nearly dissapoint you. Instead of living in the Moment-the Now -and finding joy in the spontaneous magick that you can create through positivity and always something to hold as 'sacred...in that moment...and the next moment--ad infinitum.
Allowing relationships and people to flow and be spontaneous--fosters imagination...a joyous surprising newness...unpredictable aliveness!!
A yogi once said--No Complaints..when you look at a cloud-do you complain about it? When you look at a butterfly do you have a complaint? a blade of grass, a tree, a flower? Only human beings complain. Only human beings have expectations..I would conjecture that the rest of Nature does not.
Best not to place expectations other than a 'loving outcome-a peaceful resolve-and a creative rush--inspiration--self-realization-Compassion."
Inner contracts, of this sort, I know work...regardless of the Chaos and oppression.
Its all Good!
Peace
LionHeart

[Disconformitized]

Good and Bad are allowed to exist, and they're supposed to. But too often i think people dont realize that even bad has it's benefits.

[Lionheart2000]

Stephen gaskin wrote:
"When we are together we...
1) don't intimidate or inhibit anyone ..
2) inhibit their growth
3) inhibit their abilities to open their chakras
4) nor inhibit any spiritual or intellectual heights which they might be capable of climbing.."

Is it "bad" to do these things?

Since the 'tribal system' has almost vanished in most Western cultures...the word 'bad' can be only construed or interpreted from 'self' or perhaps even through peer approval--there are no more boundaries, no rules, no moral measurements..only if you are caught doing what is deemed 'illegal' by the governments can you be reminded...of your 'badness'.

Inner contracts with Truth seem to be the only way through..and striving to master your emotions.
If you consciously choose to obey and follow the 'lies' of Illusion..then the word bad becomes omnipresent...not as a guilt..but perhaps as a measurement of 'worth'....in these societies..
It is bad to eat red meat--why?
It is bad to raise your children in front of the televison. Why?
It is bad to murder someone. Why?
It is bad to pierce your clitoris or penis. Why?
It is bad to inject heroin into your veins. Why?
It is bad Not to believe in Jesus Christ. Why?
It is bad to have long hair? Why?
It is bad to go naked in nature. Why?
It is bad to wage war for any reason. Why?
It is bad to be bad. Why?
It is bad to be angry. Why?
Ad infinitum......................................... ................
Bad? now here is a subject to ponder.

Much Love & Peace
LionHeart

[old_crone]

Hi Lionheart

Love your words and the depth of your heart. The purity of your love shines.

Just put a post in old crones place titled Dragons Flame and wanted to share the last couple of paragraphs here.

Dragons Flame
.........
Like whispers on the winds where heartbeats are sometimes not heard, I thought is it……only, Only, until I can love me with the same depth I speak of loving you, that I will understand war inside many battles, and understand sometimes with reverent fear those I hurt, were far more than I heal along my way. Until I find the sweet embrace is in the letting go, a freedom will never be real. And until I find with honor, and respect that steps, and path that others choose are theirs alone, I may not ever understand what it means to honor, and respect my own. And as I lay cuddled beneath your sheets where tenderness shows me love is not lost, I may not see the rainbows through these storms I know.

Life is a gift from which we see ourselves. We paint our natures, and reap the seasons of our years. Then again when connections are made along the way, until we stand pure, and sure inside our own dreams, we will never seek to understand the ones we walk beside.

Peace is knowing we are not exclusive islands unto ourselves, but worlds made more by joining in to the rebirth of what we are capable of being. Love is not just simple choosing, love is becoming one inside the greater whole, where hearts are left tender when opened to the trust that ask, Have I given of what I had, or given myself while committed to the tears of wanting understanding beside a heart, and love that is true?
.................................................. ...........

Loving you both
Have a wonderful day.

[Lionheart2000]

Aireal,
How absolutely beautiful and cyrstalline clear.

The 'bad' certainly gets lost and dimnished in the 'soulful search'..it becomes so apparent that there is only Light--the warmth and embrace of Love, the painful surprising steps of Uncloaking...the tear stained stepping stones toward the One Heart.

I read you piece and saw the Winged Heart of the Sufi's..

Be in Love--Loving Be-Ing!
LionHeart & MammaMoon

[Lionheart2000]

Shakespeare Sonnet CXLIII.

Lo! as a careful housewife runs to catch
One of her feather'd creatures broke away,
Sets down her babe and makes an swift dispatch
In pursuit of the thing she would have stay,
Whilst her neglected child holds her in chase,
Cries to catch her whose busy care is bent
To follow that which flies before her face,
Not prizing her poor infant's discontent;
So runn'st thou after that which flies from thee,
Whilst I thy babe chase thee afar behind;
But if thou catch thy hope, turn back to me,
And play the mother's part, kiss me, be kind:
So will I pray that thou mayst have thy 'Will,'
If thou turn back, and my loud crying still.