Expectations

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Source / Teacher
Day
Index
Question
Special Retreat Germany September 2005
Steve
3
3
How do I learn to have more Patience? I have the feeling I have become less patient since I started meditating.
Ref: 2005.09.x.03.03
Written answer
Special Retreat Germany September 2005
Steve
3
4
How do I find the balance between putting energy and effort into the practice and putting too much pressure and expectations on myself?
Ref: 2005.09.x.03.04
Written answer
Special Retreat Thailand July 2003
Steve
4
6
At times when a sit etc. doesn't live up to my expectation, my mind gets quite agitated. Could you please give some tips here?
Ref: 2003.07.x.04.06
Written answer
Special Retreat Germany September 2014
Steve
14
12
I never really understood why should familiarity breed contempt?
Ref: 2014.09.x.14.12
Audio answer
Special Retreat Germany September 2014
Rosemary
13
7
How to let go of unfulfilled expectations?
Ref: 2014.09.x.13.07
Audio answer
Special Retreat Germany September 2014
Steve
14
6
In the past I often tried to fulfill someone else’s expectations, I didn't consider my own needs. Now I feel tired of doing what others want me to do. How can I deal with this aversion?
Ref: 2014.09.x.14.06
Audio answer
Special Retreat Australia April 2004
Steve
8
6
I feel quite a bit of pressure sometimes coming from expectations of the family, in particular my parents. How can I deal with this?
Ref: 2004.04.x.08.06
Written answer
Special Retreat Germany July 2015
Steve
16
10
Can you please talk about unfulfilled expectations? Disappointment can be strong sometimes.
Ref: 2015.07.x.16.10
Audio answer
Special Retreat Thailand January 2008
Steve
8
6
Sometimes I feel that I don't have any expectations towards an experience. But when the experience happens, I find Dukkha arising and can only then see that, yes, I did actually have some expectations I wasn't conscious of. Is it realistic to have absolutely no expectations regarding a future experience?
Ref: 2008.01.x.08.06
Written answer
Special Retreat Thailand July 2010
Steve
4
4
Sometimes I tend to be very idealistic towards others and I expect them to be perfect. That causes a lot of disappointment when I realize that they aren't perfect. What can I do?
Ref: 2010.07.x.04.04
Written answer
Special Retreat Thailand July 2010
Rosemary
2
5
My mind and senses are cloudy, perhaps from jetlag and a few sleepless nights, from the World Cup, and from fatigue. I'm having difficulty focusing on and retaining the teachings. How do I open and sharpen my focus so that I can "fully-internalize" the talks?
Ref: 2010.07.x.02.05
Written answer
Special Retreat Germany September 2006
Steve
5
10
On my first day after a retreat I often have difficulties, at work, with friends, my partner. How can I prepare myself better, or how can I deal better with the situation?
Ref: 2006.09.x.05.10
Written answer
Special Retreat Germany July 2018
Steve
17
18
Mutual unspoken expectations can lead to problems in a relationship, how to deal with them?
Ref: 2018.07.x.17.18
Audio answer
Special Retreat Germany July 2018
Rosemary
18
5
How to deal with unfulfilled expectations in a relationship?
Ref: 2018.07.x.18.05
Audio answer
Special Retreat Germany September 2007
Steve
4
12
How can I better deal with self-doubt. Which methods can I use?
Ref: 2007.09.x.04.12
Written answer
Special Retreat Thailand July 2009
Rosemary
6
2
When some conflict arises between us and a friend or a close loved one, what are some ways to come through the conflict with our relationship remaining okay?
Ref: 2009.07.x.06.02
Written answer
Special Retreat Thailand July 2009
Rosemary
9
5
Why is it that I have more equanimity toward animals when they seem indifferent to me compared to people? Is it due to my expectations?
Ref: 2009.07.x.09.05
Written answer
- Animals
- Expectations
Special Retreat Thailand January 2005
Rosemary
9
10
Could you please talk about disappointment? Thank you.
Ref: 2005.01.x.09.10
Written answer