When something goes wrong, whom do we blame, what do we blame?
Should we gaze into the mirror, before we look out the window?
In quality management, we seek the root cause.
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Tomorrow
33-word Flash Fiction
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Hmm, quite the quote that one, Eric. It has you look with a new perspective, to be sure. Wise words.
very simple and very true.
Thank you and appreciate this 🙂
Expectations Can Cause So Much Trouble, Sometimes We’re Blind to See/Know How High(and UnRealistic) Our Expectations have become.
You’re very right – nothing wrong with expectations per se, as these drive human endeavours and progress – but the level and timing of expectations need to be reasonable. That of course, opens another door – what is “reasonable”. Oh, well —
Tricky Process No Matter What.
I Had the Old Image of ‘Get Smart’ with all of those Doors Opening…….
So well put, in a small space. Something i learned some time ago,still practice often.
You are right – we need to keep practising as it it so easy to ‘revert’.
very inspiring and thoughtfull
Glad you found it so. As I always say, toss a pebble and watch the ripples – much the writer can learn from the ripples.
Hmmmm….You really made me think. I have to blog about this as it pertains to government. You can read the post at http://www.tenaciouspoodle.com later today if you care to. Thanks for the inspiration! Lots of good thoughts here.
Thank you Katherine for your visit and comment. I’ll pop over now to read your post. All good wishes, Eric
Okay, read it, about your local government. I’ll post my reply here as when I tried to post a comment, it opened another window.
Yes, we have a similar setup in Singapore where “Town Councils” are responsible for local municipal deliveries. We as voters have every right to frame our “expectations” based on the electioneering promises of candidates. If they don’t deliver, we vote them out. That is the theory but reality is something else.
I love, love, love your work. Thank you…and as well for your mutual support.
You’re very welcome and all good wishes, Eric 🙂
This is such an effective way to approach life. Great post!
Thank you Jimmy for your visit and comment (the first, I reckon).
All good wishes, Eric
The German word for disappointment is “Enttäuschung” which is the word “Täuschung” meaning deception, or illusion plus the prefix “Ent-” which connotes – in this context – a reversal of the deception or illusion. So we have deceived ourselves through the creation of an image about the ‘future’ – an illusion – and then we have the task of reversing that mental/emotional image when we are faced with the reality of the fact that doesn’t correspond to our projected image (expectation). http://heartflow2013.wordpress.com/2013/01/20/were-limiting-ourselves-through-expectation/ ☼ tomas ♥
Thank you for your visit and that link – thoughtful of you.
“…internal reflection is the only way to navigate your way out of it…” – how very true.
Have a great Sunday, Tomas
— Peace, Eric
Expectations are often set higher than a situation can reach. I’ve had many wonderful moments hindered by my unreasonable expectations.
Very true Janna,
If we are brutally honest, much can be traced back to source – but it is so much easier to see the problem as created by others.
Peace, Eric
Ah, expectations – the cause of much misery when not met, yet, a jubilee when met. You wise one ! See, that’s why I relish your writings !
Lots of love.
You make much out of my simple words – a reflection on the reader perhaps, rather than on the writer 🙂
Luv and hugz,
Eric
Ah, yes, then that would answer my question apropos: who is the master – the writer or the reader!
Sunday I shall dedicate some time to read Eric’s world !
Love & hugs to you, my dear friend.
Hello my dear,
I recall that post of yours. When we say “master” of course, the opposite is not slave – not in the context of reader-writer. Would it be “follower”.
Or perhaps with writer and reader – it’s more a “partnership” or better still, a “union”, as one feeds off the other. Great writers rely as much on enthusiastic readers as readers are enthused by great writing.
Semantics perhaps but worth a minute or two of thought.
Till Sunday, luv and hugz from
Your doost 🙂
Mornin Eric – My husband has been teaching me about the word expectation. He tries to live without them and is seldom disappointed. When we have had expectations about things and things didn’t go like we expected we tend to get hurt, resentful, angry and spiteful.
Good morning,
I like your husband even though we’ve not met. I totally share his approach.
Sometimes, I too find myself setting unreasonable expectations. But hey, we’re still young and will get there.
Cheers,
Eric
Dream Big, Expect Little, Demand Nothing – Except from yourself and for yourself.
My grandmother told me that many years ago.
I can’t agree more with what your grandmother said – brims with truth and correct living.
All good wishes Val
Oh my gosh, this is so true, Eric! Our expectations can really affect our moods if they’re not met! Loved this question…Should we gaze into the mirror, before we look out the window? Great post and message! Hugs and blessings…
Lauren my dear,
I’m not surprised you spotted it right away.
If we are honest and take the time to reflect, in most cases the root cause can be traced to our expectations. With lower expectations, we are mentally prepared and can make contingency plans.
Thank you for your ever loving presence here.
Hugs and blessings to a dear friend,
Eric
You are very welcome, Eric, and also right about being more mentally prepared with lower expectations. That is the truth, my friend! 🙂
This is great, Cik, happy to share it on Twitter! 🙂
That’s lovely Mas, thank you.
I’m not into Twitter – by the time I get around to it – 😀
Sometimes our expectations are unreasonably high and the only outcome is disappointment… truth to your words…
You said it Christy B,
Reasonableness is the way to go – and this changes with situations and the level of life experiences.
All good wishes my friend,
Eric
A very true statement!
Hello Nina,
Welcome 🙂
Glad this statement works for you.
Hi Eric, yes overly high expectations and assumptions are a sure way to disappointment. That’s very true!
Thank you Cheryl – you caught the essence. Peace, Eric
Expectations – my cup runneth over with them.
LOL – yes, when one’s cup is full —– 🙂
One imbibes slowly and goes to the bottle for a refill.
I approve of the root cause reference!
Thank you Gail – for dropping by. Cheers, Eric
I drop by frequently but I don’t have your gift for commenting and engaging the community. I admire it though. 🙂
A small hint perhaps – I mostly speak, as I comment – one is uttered, the other written.
All good wishes Gail,
Eric 🙂