I seem to struggle with the concept of "not right now." I'm an individual genetically programmed for action. No matter how hard I try to be in the moment - in my current circumstance - my dreams for my perfect world are ever present creating sometimes an overwhelming dissatisfaction with NOW... and unfortunately the sadness that the longing brings makes being "present" very difficult at times.
My logical brain informs me regularly that "I" am not solely in charge of my future nor of my circumstances... that in fact there ARE others involved. And unfortunately for me those other characters in my life's story are not presently willing or able to act on our mutually agreed upon dream(s). The result: I am forced to WAIT.
I used to feel that there really wasn't anything to hurry about, that I/we had a lifetime so no rush. No need to unnecessarily upset the current apple cart but rather that things would unfold over time.
However, as I get older, watching days become weeks, weeks become months, and months become years, I find I no longer feel that way. I essentially believe that your dreams will only come true if you take the steps to ACT on creating the future you want.
I think you have to follow the basic principles that comprise what I call the Art of Waiting:
Step 1 - Pray (Meditate). If you haven't already written down your Vision - what you WANT - then you need to start there and do that.
Step 2 - Trust that God knows your heart's desire. Remind yourself of this whenever the sadness creeps in knowing that you are LOVED.
Step 3 - Never Give Up! Have faith and act on that faith by doing all you can to prepare your life for the changes that your dream coming true will bring.
Step 4 - Speak the Truth. Take the risk of saying out loud what you want, what you are praying for... what your heart's desire actually IS.
This last step is perhaps one of the most important... because I believe God acts on our behalf when we ASK and He is ensured of the credit when what we ask for is granted or given to us. He doesn't want us chalking our changes or dreams coming true to randomness or circumstances, our own brilliance or even luck or time. He wants the credit and praise for an Answered Prayer. Our silence minimizes His Actions on our behalf and therefore His Glory.
I think the simple truth is that we all have lessons to learn along our journey to our Dream or our Vision. For some of us, it's about TRUST... others, it's about recognizing our own WORTHINESS - that we deserve our path and our happiness, even if we think it may not be what others may want or want for us. Still for others it's about fighting our fears and making decisions based on what we KNOW to be True. And the list of reasons goes on and on and on.
Joy comes when AT LAST your dream, your desire is fulfilled for sure. But in the meantime, do what you can by honoring the journey of those you love particularly if you are waiting for a mutual dream to come true. That doesn't mean sit idly by but it does mean there is something essentially active about learning to WAIT without fear or judgment. Make sure you are doing your part -- all you can -- from speaking your truth to actively changing your circumstances where you can... and then encourage those you love to do the same.
Perhaps once you and I perfect the art of waiting, that lesson will be one of the last pieces needed on our journey toward our dreams coming true! I sure hope so... ;)
Food for thought, right?
My logical brain informs me regularly that "I" am not solely in charge of my future nor of my circumstances... that in fact there ARE others involved. And unfortunately for me those other characters in my life's story are not presently willing or able to act on our mutually agreed upon dream(s). The result: I am forced to WAIT.
I used to feel that there really wasn't anything to hurry about, that I/we had a lifetime so no rush. No need to unnecessarily upset the current apple cart but rather that things would unfold over time.
However, as I get older, watching days become weeks, weeks become months, and months become years, I find I no longer feel that way. I essentially believe that your dreams will only come true if you take the steps to ACT on creating the future you want.
So what do you do to discipline your mind against the longing, against the impatience to allow yourself to be in your present happily without losing focus on your dream or purpose?
I think you have to follow the basic principles that comprise what I call the Art of Waiting:
Step 1 - Pray (Meditate). If you haven't already written down your Vision - what you WANT - then you need to start there and do that.
Step 2 - Trust that God knows your heart's desire. Remind yourself of this whenever the sadness creeps in knowing that you are LOVED.
Step 3 - Never Give Up! Have faith and act on that faith by doing all you can to prepare your life for the changes that your dream coming true will bring.
Step 4 - Speak the Truth. Take the risk of saying out loud what you want, what you are praying for... what your heart's desire actually IS.
This last step is perhaps one of the most important... because I believe God acts on our behalf when we ASK and He is ensured of the credit when what we ask for is granted or given to us. He doesn't want us chalking our changes or dreams coming true to randomness or circumstances, our own brilliance or even luck or time. He wants the credit and praise for an Answered Prayer. Our silence minimizes His Actions on our behalf and therefore His Glory.
I think the simple truth is that we all have lessons to learn along our journey to our Dream or our Vision. For some of us, it's about TRUST... others, it's about recognizing our own WORTHINESS - that we deserve our path and our happiness, even if we think it may not be what others may want or want for us. Still for others it's about fighting our fears and making decisions based on what we KNOW to be True. And the list of reasons goes on and on and on.
Joy comes when AT LAST your dream, your desire is fulfilled for sure. But in the meantime, do what you can by honoring the journey of those you love particularly if you are waiting for a mutual dream to come true. That doesn't mean sit idly by but it does mean there is something essentially active about learning to WAIT without fear or judgment. Make sure you are doing your part -- all you can -- from speaking your truth to actively changing your circumstances where you can... and then encourage those you love to do the same.
Perhaps once you and I perfect the art of waiting, that lesson will be one of the last pieces needed on our journey toward our dreams coming true! I sure hope so... ;)
Food for thought, right?
THINK. WRITE. BELIEVE. ACT.
I'd love to hear about your journey! Please share your stories of waiting and/or subsequent fulfillment. I'd like to know how you made it through or if you're still waiting too?!
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Sometimes the other characters in your life agreed at some point about a dream but not always it’s really their dream, they agreed because at the moment they want to please you and because they love you. Those are the cases when you don’t get traction from them and you feel that you need to wait. However it wasn’t really what they wanted it in the first place, so it won’t happen with them and you together. At that point you need to decide what’s more important for you, that dream or being with that person(s). If your dream wins then you need to move on.
Joy comes from many sources, but the simplest one is to recognize how wonderful your life is because you have health, love, friends…, and enjoy the journey.
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