The day after Diwali marks the Indian new year. Wishing all of my family and friends a hearty Sal Mubarak and Happy New Year. This year I am vowing to lower my expectations of others. When we expect, we assume. Detaching from expectations, I hope, will pave my pathway to embrace what is, instead of what isn’t.
Image: May this new year Bloom like this Beautiful Flower for all of you by Swaminathan via Flickr
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Happy and healthy New Year, I wish you and yours light and happiness.
Although my reply is late, I appreciate the New Year wishes. Thanks, Ayala.
That’s a great vow – I have learned to do this over time and not be disappointed because I set my expectations higher than I should have. Hope you and your family have a wonderful new year Rudri! Take Care -Iva
Thanks for the New Year wishes, Iva. I appreciate it.
Happy New Year, Rudri, Blessings to your family. xo
Thanks, Luanne for your Happy New Year wish and your blessings. xo