Meditations on God

It is okay to have high standards.

Be aware, however, that high standards may lead to big disappointments.

You can balance this out by having realistic expectations.

Life is complicated.

People will not always do as you wish.

You cannot prepare for every contingency, obstacle, or difficulty.

Acknowledge this truth, accept it, and embrace it.

Make peace with disappointment.

Allow your standards to guide and motivate you.

Prepare for things to not go as planned, but do not accept mediocrity from yourself, your life, or your relationships.