Comments on: Expectations http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/2011/05/expectations/ Adventures of a superhero on his journey through chronic pain and debilitating inflammation Sat, 29 Jun 2013 14:09:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Lene http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/2011/05/expectations/#comment-3533 Lene Wed, 04 May 2011 15:11:59 +0000 http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/?p=11828#comment-3533 so sorry about your grandmother. What a lesson your grandfather gave you – he sounds like an amazing man.

I’ve also found Buddhism to be very meaningful practice during tough times. I don’t practice as much when things are easier, but keep meaning to. Your post was a reminder that I need to stop meaning to and start doing.

Michael J Fox once said “My happiness grows in direct proportion to my acceptance, and in inverse proportion to my expectations.” those are wise words – every time I get stuck in expectations, I start getting unhappy.

]]> By: SKRDad http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/2011/05/expectations/#comment-3527 SKRDad Tue, 03 May 2011 15:13:57 +0000 http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/?p=11828#comment-3527 Sounds like you are finding a good place to be… Your grandfather is very wise…

I have been battling the RA Monster for going on 5 years. My problem is that as a father of 3, a husband and the primary bread winner, I can never just be happy with what I am given. Getting out of bed may be a “win” some days, but somehow I still get myself ready and get to work. Somedays, even I don’t really know how I do it. But do I really have a choice?… There expectations must win out…

My mother believes things always happen for a reason. She sincerely believes this burden is my opportunity to be a better me. She told me it would either make me bitter or better… Then she looked deep into my eyes and said “I don’t see bitter in there”… I am not so sure, but I strive for better with every breath…

Be well…

]]> By: Christy http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/2011/05/expectations/#comment-3525 Christy Tue, 03 May 2011 00:14:05 +0000 http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/?p=11828#comment-3525 Great blog! Thank you for sharing!!!

]]> By: Velveteen http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/2011/05/expectations/#comment-3524 Velveteen Mon, 02 May 2011 21:22:09 +0000 http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/?p=11828#comment-3524 my therapist keeps working with me on this letting go of expectations thing and it is a relief when you are able to but wow, in this society it is very very very difficult. thanks for sharing.

]]> By: Cathy http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/2011/05/expectations/#comment-3522 Cathy Mon, 02 May 2011 20:14:15 +0000 http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/?p=11828#comment-3522 I am glad this last month has been kinder to you RA Guy. Does that mean my happy thoughts for you are working?

Your grandpa sounds very wise. I read this post earlier this today and I have been thinking on what he said throughout the day. I was feeling a little blue earlier and this thought has brought me out of it a bit as I have reflected on all that I have been given. I should be happy.

I am so sorry to hear about your grandma. Losing someone special is very hard.

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