Expect Nothing

We can protect yourself from disappointments by not having any undue expectations. If we expect nothing, then nothing can disappoint us. Do not expect reward for the good that we have done. Do good for the sake of doing good with kindness. If we can help others without expecting any kind of reward, then we can have no disappointment. We can be great GoodHeartz! The happiness that appears in our mind for the good that we have done, is in itself a big reward. That happiness creates satisfaction in our life.

When others do wrong to us, we can choose to regard their action as an opportunity for us to develop our patience and understanding.

~ The Purpose of Life and Other Teachings by Ven. Dr. K. Sri. Dhammananda