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When you work hard on something, it's natural to expect the best results.
And the most glorious rewards. But sometimes things don't turn out the way
you want them to. To keep from being dreadfully dismayed, expect the best,
but at the same time, psyche yourself up for the worst. Then you'll be
ready for any unexpected turn of events!
When you lose material things, whether they are stolen from you or gutted
down by a fire, minimize your grief by realizing that we are just temporary
keepers of what we own. They will finally find their way to where they were
destined to be. Besides, when you finally go, you cannot take a single
thing with you.
People get bitterly disappointed when they don't get back what they give to
others. People always expect (some even demand!) repayment. This is a major
cause of extreme frustration. When you help someone (especially
financially) do not expect anything back. Think of it as a gift of love
that's given freely and completely with no strings attached.
You would be doing yourself a great injustice if you pinned your life on
one person. No one person should take control, importance or dominance over
your existence. People come and go in our lives. If you depend too much on
someone, you will feel so shattered, helpless and hopeless if you lose him.
Make sure you can stand on your own two feet. And live your own dreams, not
other people's.
To avoid disappointment from losing anything, don't put all your eggs in
one basket. It's a good practice to have more than one project happening so
that when one fails, you have others to look forward to. Regarding
financial investment, it is wise to diversify. The more things you have
going, the less the chance of losing it all.
You do not have full control over the outcome of things. Even with all the
necessary preparations and precautions, things may end up differently from
how you want them to. There are many factors and variables that determine
how something or an event will turn out. And that includes the weather!
If you don't succeed now, there will always be another time. Tell yourself
that maybe it just isn't the right time yet for what you desire. Keep in
mind that you will always get another chance to get a crack at it. Never
lose hope. Hope springs eternal.
11. Realize that the universe has its own divine plan.
Yes indeed, the universe has a divine design. It has its own unchangeable,
unique plan which may be very different from yours. You may not understand
it at all for now, but it is something you have to force yourself to live
with. Going against the current will just frustrate you. Do what the Zen
masters preach: Go with the flow!
12. When things turn out awry, it's not the end of the world.
The world will not end just because something did not turn out the way you
expected it to. It will keep on turning even if you cried a bathtub of
tears in your own little dark corner. So dry your eyes and erase those
disappointments. Hey, Friends! flash on a smile! Tomorrow is another day.