We must give up expectations but not the confidence that we can deal with any contingency.
Humans only act if they believe their best interests are being served.
Look for the best, not in the future but in this moment as it transpires. Educate others, fight injustice, but never lose sight of the beauty in this moment. Every plan right down to the most finely conceived incorporates within it a probability that the future shall deviate, which probability increases in direct proportion to the timespan of the plan and also to the number of people it will affect. Live in the moment. If your formulations help you to get more out of this present moment, then that is fine, but don t be disappointed if the world doesn t live up to your expectations.