For many of us, disappointment is one of life’s most uncomfortable feelings. It’s complex, containing a subset of other emotions like anger, hurt, sadness, and helplessness. Furthermore, when life or the people in our lives don't meet our expectations, it can devastate our sense of security, threaten our self-esteem, and leave us feeling lost, scared, out of control and just downright disappointed. We may wonder what we could have done differently and if we’ll ever be happy again, now that the thing we pinned all our hopes on hasn’t worked out. Bottom line we just end up feeling disappointed. However, today you can stop the cycle of being disappointed by choosing to accept instead of expect. Today, allow yourself to consciously accept that disappointment it is a part of life, part of being human and it is always tied to your expectations. Acceptance is a lifelong challenge and fundamental to dealing with disappointment. Today, accept that at times Life will be disappointing—but it will pass.Today, practice acceptance and you will suffer less as it is happening and notice the good things in life more. Disappointment is a part of life, but all parts of life can help you grow. You can be present and aware even in the midst of negative emotions and therefore live more fully. Remember, do not let today’s disappointments cast a shadow on tomorrow’s dreams.

Just for today, I create a new life with new rules that totally support me. I let go of all my expectations. People, places and things are free to be themselves and I am free to be me. I now release all expectations, knowing that Life will always take care of me. I have faith in myself and faith in the unlimited loving power of the Universe. I am safe and this too shall pass. And so it is.