Caring & Expectations

I've been a little irritated lately, because I have felt as though people do not care as much as I do.  That leaves me feeling as though I put myself out there and my feelings are not reciprocated.  It is a tough thing to not have expectations of people or situations.  I have the thoughts "what is it about me that causes that person to care less for me?"  or "why am I not good enough?".  It came to me today that I have put expectations on how someone shows that they care and this, I cannot do.  We are all different and we all show affection differently.  So, perhaps a person cares just as much as I do, they just don't show it or they show it in a different way. Maybe, that person cares as much as they are able and their ability is limited.  This makes me wonder... Do we show we care how we know best, or do we learn how someone else needs to see it and show them on their terms?  This would take much effort, but wouldn't the other person feel even better for it?  But one could argue that instead, the person on the receiving end, should receive it how it is given and take from it what they can.  However it is, I urge you to show the people in your life that you care for them.  If you do not show it to them, they cannot see it.  You can say "I love you" everyday and it mean nothing.  Actions speak volumes.  

Our time together is limited.  If you were not here tomorrow, would your loved ones know that you love them?  That you truly care?

“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.”   ~ Leo F. Buscaglia

 

“I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”  ~Maya Angelou

 

 

~ Namaste ~