Waiting for the Harvest
Waiting for the harvest takes patience! As we near the end of summer we enter a time of waiting. Waiting for new things to start. Waiting until the time is just right to harvest. Whether we are talking about actual crops, or a big idea to come to fruition, or a promotion, or getting results in an area we have been working in, or forming a relationship, or… (I could go on..), if we decide to come face to face with the virtue of patience, we can make the process a lot less painful!
I encourage you to explore this word, patience, and how it might strengthen you in this time. Though it’s opposite choice, “impatience” immediately evoked anxiety and unrestful feelings in me, I got curious about the specific meaning of the word “patience.” This came about working with several clients in a short period of time who were all working with some level of patience and/or impatience. I looked up the definition in my dictionary with each one — I had to read it word for word each time as it was so surprisingly powerful that I didn’t want to mess up the words! Here’s what I found: patience: the bearing of provocation, annoyance, misfortune, or pain without complaint, loss of temper or anger. An ability or willingness to suppress restlessness or annoyance when confronted with delay. Quiet, steady perseverance; even tempered care; diligence. Whew! My clients and I were in each case blown away by the impact of those words. So, if when you are being impatient you are being the opposite of those things, how is this effecting your outcome, and in many cases actually delaying the outcome you are wishing for and waiting for?
So, my advice this lazy summer month — yes, someone somewhere along the way called this month lazy in a positive way — see how you can cut yourself, others and projects a tiny bit of slack. Notice how giving some space around things and your expectations can usher in some new and profound thoughts. Visualize yourself taking a deep breath and just relaxing…okay, now actually do it! Enjoy the virtue of patience and all the peace that it can bring to your life in every area.
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Kim DuBrul has been coaching successful people in their lives, both personal and business, for over 8 years. She also helps athletes to put a stronger mindset to work for them that can take them to the next level. She works with individuals, groups, and emcees for events with the bottom line intention always being that everyone realizes their greatest potential and increases the enjoyment they have in their lives.