Disappointments come from people.

Joyce Meyer said that most of our disappointments come from people. I never really thought about this but immediately after she said this, I was caught, and I told myself. Oh, boy, yes it's true!

She said that 'if we expect on people, we are setting our foot on being disappointed'.

Of course circumstances get us frustrated and downhearted but looking at it deeply, it's true that most of our disappointments come from people.

Just come to think of this,

* You wake up hungry one particular morning. You're used to eating breakfast by 8:00 AM, but nobody knows why there's NO breakfast on this particular day. You're mom is nowhere to be found and you start gnashing your teeth, wondering where your MOM is and why she didn't prepare your breakfast. See, there's disappointment and frustration.

* Anniversary. You expect your husband to do something grand or at least get you a movie ticket or reservation to your favorite restaurant, however when he comes home, just when you thought he will surprise you, you were the one who got totally surprised because he came home empty handed and completely clueless about your anniversary. Disappoinment.

I've just come to realize that most of my frustrations when I was still living with mom was because of my high expectations towards her. I drew a picture of a great mother in my mind, and just because she didn't meet my expectations, I was always angry at her and thought that she wasn't good. But now, I've realized I was so wrong. My mom is a great woman. She has imperfections of course, but she is always kind and understanding. She had her shortcomings but she's always been devoted to our family. Our opinions and perspectives may be world's apart but she is after all my mother. I am her daughter and it is just right that I take my part in understanding and loving her for whoever she is.