Accept of Don't Accept - That is the Question

It's Sunday!  Don't know what everyone has planned but make it good since if you are like me, you have to go to a place of employment tomorrow.  Today I am doing something extra special.  I am going on a 1 day Meditation retreat at the Chuang Yen Monastery in Kent, NY.  Words cannot descrive how excited I am.  I have meditated before at the beautiful Redding Meditation Center in Redding, CT. but that is only an hour and a half.  Today will be a challenge for me as I have never done it for that long.  I will be sure and write about it tomorrow.  For today I wanted to start with my quote which is, "Never hold anyone to your expectations - accept what is or let them go."  I will tell you that when you do hold people according to what you think they should do, they are sure to disappoint.  Not always but many times.  It could be wanting to see someone for coffee and at the last minute they cancel.  Making plans and someone has to change for whatever reason.  It could be they didn't do something the second you asked!  That is my own personal problem and I am working hard on letting that go.  Think to yourself what is really important.  The person or the task?  Is the person avoiding the task, the place or you or is just being who they are?  Hmmm.  That's one to really think of.  That is one to really think about.  Be accepting and be accepting with love and consideration.  Most of us mean well but we are all people who also make mistakes.  Begin with yourself and you will absolutely begin to be more accepting or think if this person is really contributing to your life.  Be the best you can be!  With love for a beautiful Sunday to all of you~Love, Amy~