All seems better when we’re able to let go.
Not give up, but simply let go of our expectations in any and all situations, conversations and day to day interactions. This is not to say we should plan to fail either. We certainly can stay neutral and have the best intentions in mind, but taking the world in as it comes without an emotional attachment to everything that goes down would seem to be a much healthier choice.
The problem with coming in the door with an agenda is – usually it never works out the way you expect. Rather than having an agenda, have an intention of what you want and don’t get locked in how that’s going to go down.
Then we can remain open to how and where that might come from. In the meantime, instead of wondering ‘what’s in it for me?’ Maybe we can ask the question, ‘How may I serve?’