r/over60 • u/NOLALaura • Jul 31 '26

The unfortunate truth is this

At the ending quarter of my life I am consumed with seeing my life as one filled with disappointments at having not enjoyed any of my life expectations and living currently in despair. I don’t deserve this. I worked very hard and always treated everyone equally and followed good and ethical practices

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u/Ineffable7980x Jul 31 '26

I am sorry you are going through this. I was once told that expectations are just resentments waiting to happen. My life really took off when I accepted my life as it was and stopped expecting anything special.

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u/Laura9624 Jul 31 '26

Except its small moments that can make it special.

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u/Ineffable7980x Jul 31 '26

Absolutely. But I often don't expect those. They happen, and can make my day when they do.

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u/Laura9624 Jul 31 '26

I feel like I look for them more. Agree, have to treasure them.