Americans are known for expecting a lot out of life. This is the very essence of the American dream, but our unfulfilled expectations can lead to chronic dissatisfaction with who we are and what we’re doing. Even our successes and accomplishments become cumbersome because once we achieve one goal we are always setting new ones. This saps the joy from achieving the small milestones that lead to a better life. Sometimes we need to simply say “Enough!” and choose to be satisfied with our lives and who we are. This type of attitude can lead towards contentment.
“Expect nothing, live frugally on surprise.”
-Alice Walker
