Excerpts from Zelda's Diary Dear diary, My father appointed Link as the Champion of Hyrule, and my body guard. He follows me everywhere, even when I don't want it, and he stares at me, menacingly. (depicted is a shot of Zelda freaking out at Link staring angrily at the back of her head) After he heroically (and sexily) saved me from some Yiga, I got him to open up. I found out he's actually quite a glutton: give him all of the food, and he's puddy in your hands! (depicted is a large Link happily eating mutton and burgers) He also told me his stares weren't meant to be menacing. He just feels an extreme amount of pressure to live up to his role as the hero who will wield the Master Sword against the calamity. (depicted is a very frazzled Link hearing the words "Just like your father! You'll save us all! Ocarina of Time is still the best!") Which I suppose isn't all that bad. After all, I have the expectations to master my mother's gifts to seal Calamity Ganon away that I have yet to figure out. I guess everyone has stress to deal with, lol. (depicted is a very frazzled Zelda hearing the words "Figure out the power! What's taking so long? Why can't you be more like Link?")

622 - Ganon's Hyrule Castle Tower 11: Diary of a Wimpy Princess
Because "The Princess Diaries" was too on the nose
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Growth doesn’t always look the way you expect it to.

But that doesn’t mean it isn’t happening. ♡

#grow #beyond #expectations #divine #timing

The version of you that you're trying to become already exists. She's just buried under expectations that aren't yours. Obligations you didn't choose. Rules you never agreed to. Start excavating. #authenticity #expectations #freedom

How Flexibility Helps You When Things Fall Apart With Chronic Illness Learn seven ways to build flexibility into daily life with chronic illness so you can stop fighting your body and start working with it.

“ #Flexibility doesn’t eliminate that tension entirely, but it creates more room to move within it. It reduces the pressure of rigid #expectations so that when a #bBadDay hits, you’re responding rather than spiraling.": buff.ly/s9bjaw9

By @thethrivingspoonie.com
#adapt #ChronicIllness #chronicPain

Episode 83 - TSP | Part 9 - That I May Be Reasonably Happy + Song "The Serenity Prayer" Episode 83 - TSP | Part 9 - So That I May Be Reasonably Happy In This Life What if the problem isn’t your life… but your expectations? In this episode, we unpack one of the most honest and freeing lines in the Serenity Prayer: “…so that I may be reasonably happy in this life, and supremely happy with You forever in the next.” Many of us expect following God to make life easier. We expect obedience to be rewarded with comfort. And when that doesn’t happen, we quietly begin to feel disappointed—even with God. But the Serenity Prayer doesn’t promise a perfect life. It invites us into something deeper: realistic expectations, lasting peace, and a shift in perspective. In this episode, we talk about: - What “reasonably happy” really means - How unrealistic expectations lead to disappointment - Why life doesn’t suddenly become perfect in recovery or faith - Letting go of control—especially with the people we love most - The difference between peace now and ultimate joy later Jon also shares a personal story about raising his kids, learning to release control, and finding peace in the middle of imperfect outcomes. If you’ve ever wondered why life still feels hard—even when you’re doing the right things—this episode will help realign your expectations and restore your hope.

📣 New Podcast! "Episode 83 - TSP | Part 9 - That I May Be Reasonably Happy + Song "The Serenity Prayer"" on @Spreaker #biblical_truth #christian_living #christian_podcast #discipleship #emotional_health #eternity #expectations #faith #grace #healing #hope #letting_go #pastors #peace #recovery

You expect too much from me....Smallwhitemonster
#art #surrealism #expectations #smallwhitemonster

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Link (striking down a Silver Bokoblin): I used to be scared of these silver bros, but I guess killing a bunch of 'em made them easier to deal with. Link (as he's being targeted by a dozen Decayed Guardians): I guess this big bad final level will be easier to deal with than I thought.

614 - Ganon's Hyrule Castle Tower 4: What to Expect
There are all kinds of ways to make things challenging
#SDComics #BreathOfTheWild #dungeon #HyruleCastle #endgame #enemies #SilverBokoblins #usedtoit #tooeasy #expectations #shouldntbetoobad #exceptnot #Guardians #challenging

PUCKISH Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com PUCKISH definition: mischievous; impish. See examples of puckish used in a sentence.

Puckish little fairy 🧚🏼‍♀️
fairly little ruckus

𓂃 ོ𓂃

#dictionary
#wordoftheday
#puckish
#havenspark
#folkpoetry
#expectations

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A #narcissist cannot #change - they don't believe there is anything wrong with them. Even if they did they wouldn't. #narcissism #covertnarcissist #narcissisticabuse #narcissistabusesupport #tracyamalone #divorcingyournarcissist #youcantmakethisshitup #narcissistscannotchange #expectations

A #narcissist cannot #change - they don't believe there is anything wrong with them. Even if they did they wouldn't. #narcissism #covertnarcissist #narcissisticabuse #narcissistabusesupport #tracyamalone #divorcingyournarcissist #youcantmakethisshitup #narcissistscannotchange #expectations

The Single Biggest Killer Of Relationships So you see the man/woman you fancy across the room at a party.

The root of discord and disagreement in all interactions.
Bluesky
#WriteSky #art #digitalart #booksky #gamedev #Gaming #wellbeing #poetry #romancelandia #fanart #loveandlife #ListenToBlackVoices #socialnetwork #relationships #expectations
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“Lower your #expectations.
Raise your #standards.
They sound similar.
But they point in opposite directions.
An #expectation spotlights your #desires.
A standard underlines your #values.”: buff.ly/lkIXxYc

Via @theminimalists.com
#minimalist #perspective #SelfAwareness #PersonalGrowth

Why Complaining Feels Like Clarity — and How It Distorts Experience - Dualistic Unity Complaining often feels like clarity, but it’s usually a shortcut to certainty. Explore how complaints shape identity, perception, and meaning over time.

Complaining often sharpens the contrast between “what is” and “what should be.” When the mind holds tightly to that gap, how long does the frustration last?

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#Expectations #SelfInquiry

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the clowns are on parade. Yes. We at time make a mockery of our ancestors' archaic way of life because we loathe all that #formalities and #hierarchy. Respect our elders. take care of ours. Take care of every beings. Is Our Noble Obligations because we're blessed so we must care&share, #Expectations

Why Self-Compassion Feels Out of Reach With Chronic Illness Self-compassion with chronic illness can feel out of reach. Learn why this struggle makes sense and isn’t a failure.

"For people living with #ChronicIllness, #kindness is often #pragmatic. It looks like adjusting #expectations rather than forcing compliance..acknowledging depletion without layering on #shame ..This is not giving up. It is responding accurately.": buff.ly/R5MNHJZ

by @thethrivingspoonie.com

Sometimes I think I'm to #blame for my own #expectations I set for #myself in #ways that others either see as #misgivings outright, or just don't #understand as such.

This #bothers me because I don't try to be that out there.

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“Surrender to what is. Let go of what was. Have faith in what will be.” - Sonia Ricotti

“What we see depends mainly on what we look for.” - John Lubbock

#TheUniverse #Society #SocialMedia #Ego #Individuality #InnerLife #Culture #Faith #Expectations #Dreams #Fear

👨‍💻👬🤔 #Meet #Friend first time #Expectations 🤔👬👨‍💻

What the metaphor of ‘rewiring’ gets wrong about neuroplasticity | Aeon Essays The metaphor of rewiring offers an ideal of engineered precision. But the brain is more like a forest than a circuit board

“When the #metaphor of #rewiring is oversold, it can create false #expectations. It oversimplifies. And in doing so, it runs the risk of making people feel #broken when their #transformation isn’t instant or complete.”: aeon.co/essays/what-...

from @aeon.co
#neuroplasticity #brain

Forever I have given and given. Can't I expect something after all these years of giving? #Patience #Faith #Expectations

«Just because it’s not what you expected doesn’t mean it’s wrong» The house in the Cerulean Sea, TJ Klune

#Quotes #Books #Expectations

Elevating Expectations Why did the coach bring a ladder to the game? Because he wanted to elevate his team's performance!

New entry of AI-generated #comics and #jokes added to our #website:

#Elevating #Expectations

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#NewsJokes #VisitUsNow #AIHumor #Laughs #VisitNow

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Survey: Most customers would switch banks after major data breach Roughly half of U.S. bank customers choose their bank primarily because they trust its security, and two in three would consider sw...

#Cybersecurity #Newsbytes #Technology #Customer #expectations #Customer #retention #Data […]

Heightened Expectations Why did Oleksandr Usyk bring a ladder to the fight against Rico Verhoeven? Because he wanted to take his heavyweight title defense to new heights... and prove that he's not just a "boxer" with a lot of "weight" behind him!

New entry of AI-generated #comics and #jokes added to our #website:

#Heightened #Expectations

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#ComedyGold #Laughs #LaughWithAI #DailyJokes #AIJokes

Letting Go of Expectations: A Guide for Sensitive Souls Learn how sensitive and empathic individuals can release expectations of others, reclaim emotional freedom, and cultivate peace, balance, and self-care.

Letting Go of Expectations: A Guide for Sensitive Souls #LettingGo #Expectations #EmotionalFreedom

"Every Scenario" #love #hellopoetry #loveher #poetry #poet #poems #romance #always #forever #lovepoem #expectations #time

How to Resist Hustle Culture When You Have a Chronic Illness Learn practical ways to resist hustle culture when you have a chronic illness with gentle, realistic strategies.

"This is where the push toward #HustleCulture becomes esp painful. You want to keep up..You want to meet #expectations. But your body refuses to play by the same rules & no amount of grit or #discipline changes that.": buff.ly/La82R9b

by @thethrivingspoonie.com
#ChronicPain #disability #career

Your standard isn’t up for a vote. Don’t base your expectations on other people’s opinions. #Mindset #Expectations #SelfBelief #Confidence #InnerStrength #PersonalGrowth #SelfWorth #MentalToughness #Discipline #StayFocused #IgnoreTheNoise #Motivation #DoTheWork @authorstuartmiller.bsky.social

Talk the Talk with Andrea Joyce Tip: Expectation #talkthetalk #andreajoyce #podcast #expectations #Sora2