An expectation is a belief about what might happen in the future, like your expectation to stay close with your best friends your whole life. The word expectation comes from the Latin word expectationem, meaning "an awaiting." If you have great expectations, you think something good will come your way, but if keep your expectations low, you won't risk being disappointed. Expectation can also describe something that is supposed to happen.

Stress, frustration, disappointment, anger and irritation come from having expectations.  Things normally don't turned out the way we expected them to, we end up wishing things were different.  We place our expectations on ourselves, on our family and our friends and co-workers.  It becomes fantasy, it's not real. When reality does not meet our fantasy we become disappointed, frustrated or even angry.

Imagination life without expectations, free from disappointment, frustration and anger.  Not having to
worry if people don't meet your expectations, that you don't meet your expectations.

Do good deeds with out expecting any rewards or appreciation.  Do good because it makes you feel good.
Expect nothing in return.

Accept things as they are, move on.

Expectations

by Liza Marie

The burning feeling in my throat The pain almost amounts to what I feel in my heart But this time I inflicted this upon myself Hoping at the same time I'll improve all my flaws that turned you away from me I look upon myself in the mirror I still don't like what I see in front of me I see the residue of you around my mouth The remains of your kisses on my cheeks I can feel your breath whispering across my face It sourly reminds me of the harsh winter wind that struck my face the day you left The irritating memory of the scent of your clothes burn my nose They sting like the fumes that float off a just stricken match I can still feel you uncaring arms around my waist I feel myself wrapped around your finger by your words Bound and tied down by the deceiving lies you spoke Paralyzed by the sweetness that captured my attention without a second thought I can sense your presence over me Like a shadow that won't go away I feel as if I have no way out No light to guide my path I know that this won't last forever Just until the day that I'm ready to let you leave my mind Obviously I'm not ready yet For you have lingered in my thoughts ever since the day you left I still dream of the day where I can live up to what you want me to be The angel I never was The angel I'm determined to be Even though I know the day you'll want me again is just a faint hope inflicted by my imagination Until then I'm going to do my best, which might even be the worst thing I could ever do To become what I think that I am not, what I hope that I'm not Which is something I'll later regret