Expectations lead to unnecessary pain and disappointments.

Sometimes we expect a person we love to act in certain way towards us, and when they don't we are disappointed, become miffed with them and then feel that the person does not love us enough, or does not care etc.

The fact is that one cannot project your own expectations onto another person - how they should act or be, etc. You cannot think for them, nor can you see what is there really in their hearts and soul.

Everyone has a different way of expressing love.

Some might SHOW you love more in the way they do things for you, and are happy to assist you and help in some way. They are more inclined to express love with actions and deeds, than verbally. That is just the way they are wired.

Others might find it easy to write poems, letters, or verbally express what they feel.

Others love just coming a given one a heart-felt hug, or just cuddle up.

Sometimes that love is so deep, and so profound, that they feel vulnerable in expressing it, for they do not always know how you will react to the depth and breadth of their love. They need to trust you so much that feel safe with you, safe enough to express what is there deep inside of them, and know you will be open for that.

Sometimes it is best to just go through life without expectations, but rather to focus on mission and seeing life as an adventure.

When the focus shifts just a little bit, then we are open to surprises, to the gifts life brings and then we become more grateful, for the unexpected blessings and love we find along the way!

What is more precious than a totally unexpected gift of love?