Thursday, March 17, 2005
Expectations Can be a Double-Edged Sword
Two examples in my today. Of people giving.
People giving without being asked, without expecting anything in return.
Well, let's hold on a moment there.
"Without expecting anything in return". That's how it's supposed to be, isn't it?
Not necessarily, Isiah.
The fine distinction worth taking home is this: "expect" the universe to give in return, but don't "expect" or "obligate" the receiver to return anything at all.
This is not about blackmail, or "owing". It's about balances and swings and roundabouts.
That's the way the universe operates.
People giving without being asked, without expecting anything in return.
Well, let's hold on a moment there.
"Without expecting anything in return". That's how it's supposed to be, isn't it?
Not necessarily, Isiah.
The fine distinction worth taking home is this: "expect" the universe to give in return, but don't "expect" or "obligate" the receiver to return anything at all.
This is not about blackmail, or "owing". It's about balances and swings and roundabouts.
That's the way the universe operates.
