Great Expectations !

One of the great scriptures had stated "कर्म करो, फल की चिंता मत करो", which when translated meant, do what you have to without worrying about its fruits.

In today's times especially, is this possible at all ? I mean, can we just keep doing whatever the heck we do without worrying about the result. This is what saints are made up of. In fact, today not many saints could claim to practice this. Expectations are bound to arise, especially from our loved ones. Sometimes, they are met and sometimes, they aren't. As humans, we tend to remember the ones that weren't and keep nurturing those thoughts in our hearts. Those seeds keep growing and become so big that they begin to hurt.

A very simple example is that of a movie. When the expectations are sky high, even a quite good movie seems very bad. Had one gone and seen that movie without any expectations, the reviews would have been much better. Similar is the case with relationships. The more one expects, the greater the chance of dissappointment.

It takes a lifetime to build a relationship. We must not let a few moments break it. We must learn to forgive and forget. Let's stop fretting about not being wished by someone on your birthday or not getting a dinner invite from someone who is close or not receiving help when needed. Remember, there are always two sides to a coin. There can always be a reason behind things not happening the way you intended. Let not mistakes of the past bother you in the present and ruin what could be a wonderful future.

Past has passed, Future is a mystery, today is a gift......that's why its called the Present !