When realities in life doesn't meet our expectations, when what we hoped and dreamed for long doesn't come to play. It stings, sometimes quietly, sometimes loudly, it leaves you with a mix of emotions, Self-doubt, frustration, sadness. This is disappointment!
Just like preparing our favorite meal and then we realize that we totally forgot the key ingredient. But there are a lot of lessons we can learn from this, one big lesson is self-awareness and a potential for growth.
I look at disappointment as a beautifully wrapped gift left at your doorstep, the difference here is that you didn't order it, you weren't expecting it, but there it is. Tou unwrap the gift but it is far from what you hoped for instead, it contains a lesson disguised in frustration, pain and self doubt.
Most times we expect to receive something very shiny and beautiful inside, but it comes with a beautiful package and when we unwrap it eagerly, we find that it wasn't the success we envisioned.
But admist disappointment I see a hidden note: 'Here’s what you missed!'
Yes I try to see disappointment as a letter that comes in the package we didn't order, at first we may be tempted to reject it. But here in this post I'd be opening a few letter that disappointment sent me:
Letter 1: Slow Down
"Dear Madilyn,
You've been running too fast, expecting too much, what you're chasing isn't ready for you yet. I'm here to make you pause and breathe. And notice a beautiful path under your feet 🐾.
Yours friendly,
Disappointment."
Most times I have had plans that didn't work out, but it has taught me to be patient, doesn't mean giving up, but to stop rushing and start appreciating the process.
Letter 2: Check the Mirror
"Dear Friend,
You were seeking recognition and approval of others, but I gave you silence. You need to hear yourself first, not the crowd.
With Love,
Disappointment."
Disappointment made me realize the life I was truly living and I knew I needed to work on myself first. I needed to build my self confidence and reflect on my own growth and strengths.
Letter 3: Change Direction
"Dear Madilyn,
You looked roo long at a closed door, I had to come and gently show you the window beside it
Yours truly,
Disappointment
Most times the things we think are failures were actually a redirection, a push towards something better we haven't yet considered.
I have learned that not everything will work out as planned, but it doesn't mean we should stop planning, we need to learn from every disappointment and keep going in better paths.
Yes disappointment will still visit sometimes, but I don't fear it, I'll open the letters, read the lessons and move forward every stronger!
Thank you all for your time here, and this is my participation for the March inleo day 13 prompt
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