The Seed of Expectation Just imagine... You plant a seed, water it daily, nurture it with care, and do everything possible to help it grow. You shield it from harsh winds, ensure it gets enough sunlight, and patiently wait, believing that one day, it will sprout into something beautiful. But nothing happens. Days turn into weeks, yet the soil remains still—no sign of life, no green shoots breaking through. Doubt creeps in. "Did I do something wrong?" "Did I forget a step?" "Did I give too little… or expect too much?" Your inner voice tries to comfort you: "No… you did everything you could." Yet, a lingering question remains—what went wrong? The Nature of Expectation We are often told: "The best way to avoid disappointment is to expect nothing from anyone." But does that truly work? No, it doesn’t. The truth is, we are wired to expect. It’s human nature. When we invest time, energy, or emotions into something—a person, a dream, a goal—we...