Have you ever realized your mind labels everything before you see it?A toy poodle named Bubbles taught me something profound about expectations. When my dog training assumptions shattered, I discovered how we coat everything in words and judgments before we actually experience it.We'll touch on:Why expectations are like pre-mapped scenarios that rarely match realitySamata: the practice of seeing without labelsHow noticing replaces controllingAnd what remains when you remove all the packagingThis is part of Slightly Off-Center, a quiet space for reflective creatives where we listen, pause, and let insights emerge naturally.This is part of Slightly Off-Center, where we examine the patterns beneath everyday frustrations and find unexpected wisdom in small moments.🌀 Key insight: "Focus on what's actually happening right now, rather than what you expect to happen."🌀 For the written piece and more: ⁠⁠⁠ here🎧 Available on Substack, Spotify, and all major platforms

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