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“Peace begins when expectations end”. That’s a quote from the awesome Buddha. “If you love me you’d know what I want”. That’s a quote from me when I was in my twenties…and a complete idiot.
Living with someone on the autism spectrum is like riding a gigantic roller coaster, except when it comes to Josh’s expectations of me. He doesn’t have any.
Now, on the other hand, when it comes to situations, and order of events, routine, and sameness…the word expectation falls short. It’s more of a requirement. A demand. It’s as important as the air he breathes. And when the activities of daily life are shrouded in predictability, and the required expectations are met, it’s like the weight of the world falls away, and he’s without anxiety and stress…and the peace shows up like the warmth of the sun.
Ya might think I could calm down too! Nope. Because unlike Josh, I can be petty, and have expectations of others…of him. He doesn’t indulge my crabbiness though, because he’s completely unaware. Have you ever been mad at someone that’s oblivious and unaffected by your wrath? Meet Josh.
If he’s my mirror, I’m doing pretty good. Come on over here, bring it in, Buddha.
“A wonderful gift may not be wrapped as you expect.” ― Jonathan Lockwood Huie
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