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The Power (and Trap) of Expectation

Or the thief who steals your joy!

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Monica Hebert
Mar 09, 2025
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Expectation is a double-edged sword. It can propel us forward with excitement or keep us locked in a cycle of disappointment. And when it comes to reclaiming dreams, expectation can be the very thing that makes or breaks the journey.

I saw it first-hand Saturday. I walked into a protest with flat expectations—I didn’t anticipate much, and tha…

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