Expectations Quote by Richard Carlson Download Open image “What interferes with this peaceful feeling is our expectation of reciprocity.” — Richard Carlson ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2.9 out of 5 (9 ratings) Copy quoteShare Expectations Feelings Interfere Peace Peaceful Reciprocity
“This principle of reciprocity--a give-and-take in a relationship of balance--is not just some transaction done to advance one's own aims. Traditionally, Native Americans see… — Randy Woodley Copy Share Image
Reciprocity is a deep instinct; it is the basic currency of social life. — Jonathan Haidt Copy Share Image
Feelings of guilt dominate our work as peacemakers we cannot last long. But when we have opened each other's eyes to the great human… — Henri Nouwen Copy Share Image
It is part of the irony of life that the strongest feelings of devoted gratitude of which human nature seems to be susceptible, are… — John Stuart Mill Copy Share Image
True peacefulness comes from abandoning the illustion that satisfying desires brings pleasure. — Joan Z. Borysenko Copy Share Image
The more adept we become at cultivating an altruistic attitude, the happier we will feel and the more comfortable will be the atmosphere around… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
As long as our restlessness, anxiety, and feelings of guilt dominate our work as peacemakers we cannot last long. But when we have opened… — Henri Nouwen Copy Share Image
There is a certain indolence in us, a wish not to be disturbed, which tempts us to think that when things are quiet, all… — A. J. Muste Copy Share Image
...when you let go of your expectations, when you accept life as it is, you're free.To hold on is to be serious and uptight.… — Richard Carlson Copy Share Image
“I’m merely talking about learning to be less bothered by the actions of people.” — Richard Carlson Copy Share Image
“slowing down your responses and becoming a better listeners aids you in becoming a more peaceful person” — Richard Carlson Copy Share Image
Life is a process--just one thing after another. When you lose it, just start again. — Richard Carlson Copy Share Image
One of the most dynamic and significant changes you can make in your life is to make the commitment to drop all negative references… — Richard Carlson Copy Share Image
Minding your own business . . . includes [avoiding] eavesdropping, gossiping, talking behind other people's backs, and analyzing or trying to figure out other people. — Richard Carlson Copy Share Image
If, however, you take a moment to observe how you actually feel immediately after you criticise someone, you'll notice that you will feel a… — Richard Carlson Copy Share Image
“In our relationships, weatherproofing typically plays itself out like this: You meet someone and all is well. You are attracted to his or her… — Richard Carlson Copy Share Image
“Get Comfortable Not Knowing There once was a village that had among its people a very wise old man. The villagers trusted this man… — Richard Carlson Copy Share Image
The trick is to be grateful when your mood is high and graceful when it is low. — Richard Carlson Copy Share Image
Balance suggests a perfect equilibrium. There is no such thing. That is a false expectation.... There are going to be priorities and dimensions of… — Denise Morrison Copy Share Image
My mom had very low expectations for me, and she really had a point. I was a big problem at seventeen. If I had… — Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu Copy Share Image
I've long believed one of the mainsprings of our own liberty has been the widespread ownership of property among our people and the expectation… — Ronald Reagan Copy Share Image
I say this all the time: I've always been really good at managing my expectations so that I'm not let down. — Brett Young Copy Share Image
When Allah puts barakah (His blessings) in something, it will come beyond your expectations- never underestimate the power of one good deed. — Nouman Ali Khan Copy Share Image
I recognize I am essentially a failed human being in the sense that I can't possibly live up to the expectations of an Almighty. — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
We're wired to expect the world to be brighter and more meaningful and more obviously interesting than it actually is. And when we realize… — Lev Grossman Copy Share Image
“Does your reality match your expectations? If not it's time to change either your expectations or your reality.” — Steven Redhead Copy Share Image
Jesus' kingdom was not like the popular expectation. He used the phrase 'kingdom of God' with a different meaning. His kingdom was not of… — Tom Harpur Copy Share Image
Disappointment contains an appointment for doing much better. High expectations mean your higher capacity and belief in abilities. — Tasneem Hameed Copy Share Image