OPEN MIND, OPEN HEART

I have thought about the word "EXPECTATIONS" frequently in the last few weeks while working on many life goals. So many times in the last couple of years I have said “no expectations” when going into something new whether it be situations with work, friendships, relationships, employees, and many different scenarios in life. But is that true? Did I really have NO expectations going into these situations? Nope, turns out when I think more about saying “no expectations”, it was my way of saying “I am not going to create one certain expectation or outcome in my mind since I don’t know one, it hasn’t even happened.” Is it that I should not have any expectations so there is no chance of disappointment, or is it more a mindset?

Well, I believe it’s all in the mindset! If I enter ALL situations with an OPEN MIND and an OPEN HEART, then I am not attaching myself to one particular expectation that i have only created in my mind before it has even happened. If I create an outcome in my mind and set one certain expectation, there is an extremely high chance that disappointment is right around the corner almost every time. That doesn’t mean I think it will be a negative outcome, just an outcome that I did not plan for or envision.

Last week I attached myself to an expectation that I created in my mind so when the scenario did not turn out as I thought, I experienced emotions of disappointment, frustration and even a little bit of failure. I did not enjoy this moment whatsoever, so I really had to take a step back and give myself a big reminder that many outcomes are out of my control and it was on ME for creating an expectation that was not in existence. I can work hard, achieve goals and continue on my journey, but ONLY without creating certain expectations along the way.

It is up to ME to keep the OPEN MIND and OPEN HEART. The only time last week that I felt disappointed was when I put too much pressure on the scenario by creating an expectation. I had to remind myself to bring back the openness and just trust. Hit the reset button, meditate, take a step back and COMPLETELY reopen the heart and mind. When I trust and set aside expectations, the outcomes are awesome!

So many times I have absolutely no idea how most chapters in my life will conclude, it is like trying to guess what the next episode of a sitcom will be. I can try and plan and prepare for numerous scenarios with loads of expectations but that has never worked. What works is being open to all outcomes and being responsive in a positive manner as they arise.

To recap, I believe having an open mind and an open heart allows for so much happiness, flexibility and joyfulness. Let go of expectations and trust the process, Have an open mindset and the rest will follow.

Be open to to anything and everything that is on its way to you in this AMAZING JOURNEY.

Are you using an OPEN HEART & OPEN MIND? I would love to hear your thoughts so please feel free to comment or message me. Love and light my friends.

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