Almost all of us carry expectations in our daily life. We expect people to understand, appreciate, and support us; for situations to be in our favour; for life to unfold in a way that only brings joy; or for God to listen to our prayers, etc. Do we ever stop to ask where these expectations come from? The root of expectation is the amount of energy and attention we invest in someone or something. When we give our time, care, effort, or love, we naturally hope to receive the same in return. The more deeply we are invested, the stronger our expectations become.