low expectations

what is the balance between what you would like and what you expect? I know how I wish I was and wish you and they and them were. I know how I wish things were. but I'm not and you're not and they're just. . .not. the reason we're not constantly disappointed by things is because we don't actually expect things to be as we wish they were. things that we are satisifed with dont actually meet our standards, they just dont dip below our expectations. thats why idealists can be rather disappointed people. their standards are their expectations. every thing, every friend, every relationship, girl, boy, book, sermon, class, summer, day falls just a little short. it could or should have been better. they're waiting for perfection, throwing good behind them because they just know there's something better. but maybe happiness is found in low expectations, or maybe better no expectations. keep your standards high, perfect in fact, because that is how things should be. just don't suppose they will be. upon letting go of expectations people will suddenly delight you, things will satisfy you and beauty you could not before see will creep to the surface.