Expectations

I have come to the conclusion that expectations are pointless. The expectations we set for ourselves and that we set for others.

In the case of the expectations we set for ourselves, we always yearn for perfection. It gives us something to strive for. Something to occupy our existence from day to day. Most people want to be be good and do the right thing. Most people want to be seen as something better so we work towards the goal of meeting not only our own expectations but the expectations of others but nobody ever really manages to reach the goal of perfection. And everyone's perfect goal is different. We all want different things out of life. We all have our own idea of right and wrong. Our own perception of morals and values. So this is where your expectations of others come in. I have realized today that I hold the people in my life to a very high standard. Does it make me a hypocrite? Sometimes. Does it make me self righteous? Of course. Do I have the right to judge anyone? Never. Especially when that person is my friend.  There are certain people that I guess I just expect more out of than others. And when those people fall short of the standards I hold them to then disappointment and frustration set in. But then this is where I have to step back and take a look at myself. They are only human. They make mistakes. Nobody is perfect and good and righteous all the time. And by judging and criticizing those I call my friends, I am falling short of my own expectations and theirs as well, I'm sure. That makes me no better.  That makes me a bigger disappointment to myself than they could ever be.

Reviews

[a Messenger]

Very nice. Introspective and honest. You are absolutely right, no one ever reaches their goal of perfection, because their understanding of perfection constantly changes. The standards we set for others is almost always too high.
You have realized this at a much younger age than I did.
A good write. Keep it up.

[X]

i like it.
it's very truthful and straightforward.
it seems a bit...upset?
i don't know if that's the right word i'm looking for but whatever.
good write.
monica.