Waiting is such a hard thing to do...for me, that is. Maybe you're okay with standing in line for long hours, being on hold on the telephone, sitting in traffic when an accident is ahead of you.
It's never been a situation of rage for me, but I just don't enjoy it much.
The other day, though, I had an epiphany. I was sitting at the gateway from my house, kids in the back, music on. I'm always sure that if I leave just 2 minutes later than I need to, I'll be waiting there for awhile - because we have to turn left on a two lane, busy road in our suddenly overpopulated suburb.
Well, it came to me in the moments of sitting there that if I just jumped out in front of traffic, we'd probably have a serious crash. But if I also sat there and waited for all the traffic to pass me by, we'd be late and miss the school bell, which has its own consequences.
It would take just the right amount of patience, and the right timing to make the turn smoothly.
I then imagined that this is much like my life & my work right now. I've been waiting, right on the verge of something bigger - something better. I know it's coming. I'm even more clear than ever on my destination. But I'm on the edge of the road, and if I jump too quickly the timing may not be right. And if I move too slowly and let opportunities pass, same thing - different consequences.
So what do we do? While I sit, I pray and ask God for patience, peace, and proper timing. I ask that when I do make the turn, no one in my car (life) or someone else's car will be harmed. I ask that I make it to my destination on time and without anxiety, because I want to enjoy the ride there.
Coaching questions: What are you waiting for? How will you know the timing is right and what will you do to improve your "wait time" experience?
Tanya Smith, the Monday Makeover Coach, helps busy mid-career professional women liberate their thinking so they can enjoy waking up daily to work they love. Become a fan for exclusive previews on Facebook at http://facebook.com/workcoach. Visit her at home www.designyourwork.com for a free special report on 10 Reasons to Think Like an Entrepreneur at Work.
