I expect nothing

I am doing the centering exercise in Coaching the Artist Within again and now i am focusing on the second breath.

(I expect) (Nothing)

What does this mean exactly? Expect nothing. I have read Zen kōan's about emptying one's cup and walking into a situation without expectations but how does one do this? Aren't we always going to develop preconceived notions about a situation? I will have to think about this further.

Forgot

Ever forgot something at the office and have to double back for it?
I just did that with my camera and made it a few miles away before I realized it.
My thought process
1. I am annoyed, I was on my way to pick up Mom and now I am going to be late, either that or I have to wait till tomorrow before I can edit my current photos
2. Make the best of it. Enjoy the ride and the site of the way back to the office this late in the day that you don't generally get to see.
A lesson too learn here is don't get annoyed, think of it as an opportunity to quiet mental noise and focus on the moment. Who knows what unexpected opportunity this turn of events might bring that woudn't have occured otherwise.
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Try looking at it from another perspective, literally.

Have you ever heard the phrase, "Try looking at it from another perspective?" I got to thinking about this and wondered, is it possible to do this literaly?

Try picturing what you are doing right now from the perspective of someone watching you. I don't know about you but I find myself instantly correcting my posture, expression, etc.

Dualities

Remember, all states are available to you. There is more of a benefit to balance then falling on one pole.

For example:

Quiet and loud - Both are neccessary at different times.

Busy work or projects - There is a time for both.

Reflect or Create - Both are useful depending on the situation.

What do I need today?

I do what is neccessary and best.

I don't ask, do I want to work on busy work or projects?

I ask, What kind of work am I going to do today?

Don't overload on one pole, make a choice.