"Many of us mistakenly think that lowering our expectations means we must surrender our dreams. Absolutely not. Dreams and expectations are two very different things. Dreams call for a leap of faith, trusting that God is holding the net, so that you can continue in the re-creation of the world with your energy, soul, gifts and vision. Expectations are the emotional investments of what we think needs to happen to make the dream come true. If we don't live up to expectations, we've think we've failed. And at some point we really do give up.
The passionate pursuit of dreams sets your soul souring; expectations that measure the dreamer's success tie stones around your soul. I don't think we should just lower our expectations; I believe if we truly want to live a joyous and adventurous life, we should relinquish them. Living your life as a dreamer and not as an 'expector' is a personal declaration of independence. You're able to pursue happiness more directly when you don't get caught up in the delivery of the details. Dreaming, not expecting, allows God to step in and surprise you with connection, completion, consummation, celebration. You dream. Show up to work. Then let God deliver your dream to the world."
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