Some people will tell you that if you never have any expectations, you will never be disappointed. Taken literally, that point is true. But the ability to remove all expectations from your psyche requires a zen mastery that few people possess. I actually think it is important to have expectations in general. People, especially children, tend to rise to meet them. It's also about hope and hopefulness. Try to let disappointment be a learning experience from which you gather data about what is reasonable to expect, and don't let it mar your optimism.
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