I'm confused ... what the hell is this thread about?
My take on it is that this thread is really about EXPECTATIONS. Sourdough had high expectations about somebody or something and was betrayed in his expectations and so he was seeking solace.
Definition of expectations:
- The word expectation comes from the Latin word
expectationem, meaning "an awaiting." If you have great expectations, you think something good will come your way, but if you keep your expectations low, you won't risk being disappointed.
- the act or the state of expecting: to wait in expectation. The act or state of looking forward or anticipating. Synonyms: trust, hope, anticipation, expectancy.
- Expectations are the strong belief that something will happen or be the case. More than anything else, our expectations determine our reality. And our expectations also impact those around us. In a self-fulfilling prophecy, people may rise or fall depending on our expectations and beliefs.
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If there was only one thing I've learned in my life from early childhood onwards it's that it's good to have expectations, to be motivated by them and to work towards accomplishing them
but to never allow my expectations to be too high, unrealistic or to be taken for granted. If I keep my expectations sensible, practical, realistic and low enough, especially my expectations about other people or events that I have no personal control over, then I won't be crushed with a sense of betrayal, disappointment and loss of faith in them or even loss of faith in myself when my expectations are not met.
Here is a very good article about our expectations and how our great expectations can be a happiness killer.
https://humanpsychology.com.au/expe...strong belief,on our expectations and beliefs.
