Please do not associate the word denial with substance abusers as our society would dictate currently. We all must deny to feed our darkness. In other words we deny so that we can avoid "alleged" expectations others or us have for ourselves.

Higher Power "God" has missions and guidelines for us to complete. "Positive Vibrations". Expectations is the way that others distract you and themselves, and are for those who are afraid that they can't focus or complete positive goals or inspire others to do so. (Dark Control). Have "desires" for. Embrace positive actions, but do not expect!