My father often quoted to us - 'Hope for the best but be prepared for the worst'. Being pro-active is certainly a practical way to have hope, but I also feel that not having unrealistic expectations is a way to be content with what one has. Moneesha Calcutta, India 2008/8/21 rayilynlee <[log in to unmask]> > I remember back in my UCLA days there was a professor who had a class > where he promoted the idea that in order to be happy, it was necessary to > lower one's expectations. He was run out of town. > Ray > Rayilyn Brown > Director AZNPF > Arizona Chapter National Parkinson Foundation > [log in to unmask] > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto: > [log in to unmask] > In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn