Wings of Independence

Expecting too much from the wrong person is like expecting the wind to carry the scent of roses when it only knows the taste of dust.

It is like planting a rose in a field of thorns, hoping for beauty where only pain grows.

It is like waiting for the sun to rise from the west - an impossible hope in the wrong place.

It is like seeking warmth from a long extinguished ember—expecting fire where only ash exists.

It is like hoping for a melody from a silence that cannot sing.

Stop expecting others to fulfill what only you can give yourself. Don’t place your happiness or peace in the hands of people who may not even know what you need or want. The more you expect from others, the more disappointment you invite into your life, because not everyone sees the world the way you do.

When you stop expecting, you free yourself from the weight of disappointment and open space for your own growth, strength, and contentment. Remember, your joy doesn’t depend on anyone else’s behavior; it’s yours to cultivate, and it begins the moment you stop relying on others to provide it.

Stop expecting constant validation from those around you. It’s easy to look for approval, but it’s important to remember that the most meaningful validation comes from within. Seeking reassurance from others may leave you feeling empty because it’s fleeting, and it’s shaped by someone else’s perspective. When you stop relying on external validation, you start to realize that your self-worth doesn’t come from anyone else’s acknowledgment—it comes from the quiet confidence that you are enough as you are, without needing anyone else’s confirmation.

Disclaimer:

The stories are seasoned with a lot of drama, and the characters are fictional because the drama starts when logic ends. ☺