Buddha taught us that whatever input we receive from the Universe, it is up to us whether to accept it or not. Sometimes an offer may sound like an order — maybe it is even intended to be an order — and yet we choose how to interpret this message in our reality. Whether we accept the offer or not, liberation implies taking full responsibility of our decision and its consequences.
Similarly, whenever we make offers to the Universe — either by silently wishing for something or by directly communicating to someone — no higher power can guarantee the fulfillment of our requests. In an attempt to avoid frustration, we may pretend to have no preference on the outcome and/or even to completely give up on achieving our goals, which, however, results only in suppression and further increase of our frustration. A more productive stance could be:
I admit that I have preferences and desires. I will work on accomplishing them. I will accept whatever happens.
I will celebrate and enjoy success, but not get too attached to it.
I will acknowledge losses, grieve over them, and will do my best to integrate the experiences.