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I'm still not clear on what the question is.
Are you referring to the cyclical convergence/divergence of expectation and reality? Meaning we expect X but reality is Y so we try to mold Y into X and sometimes it works (convergence) but there are other forces also at work on Y which, together with our ever-changing expectations creates divergence again that we again seek to eliminate?
Reality is a mental construct and expectations are an inseparable part of that image so when events take place that "don't fit" the image its easy to blame expectations but really, its the whole image that is in need of revision. Once can greet that circumstance with a desire to "fix" the incorrect reality or one can (the Tao way) line up one's incorrect image to what is real.
One difference I see is that once can make the argument that altering one's mental image of reality to accomodate more and more events that didn't fit the existing model is "progress" towards a more enlightened state whereas continually trying to re-model reality to fit existing preconceptions is (mental) stagnation.
Hopefully, I haven't strayed too far from what you were really asking but I'm not 100% sure.
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