Life in the 21st century is moving so fast that we barely have time to breathe. Put food in the microwave and seconds later you have a hot meal. Ask Alexa, Google, etc., almost any question, and you can have an answer in under a second. It’s easier to find quotes about “seizing the day” versus waiting.
I, for one, have been impatient for most of my life. I’ve always tried to predict my future by considering all the uncertainties that I might face. I used to believe that staying in the same place for a long time is a sign of weakness, a lack of conviction, and an excuse for not taking any action. I’ve come a long way since then.
As a society, we have become addicted to instant gratification and answers. Most people believe that waiting is a waste of time, and it’s best to fill that time with something Our ego or mind is uncomfortable with waiting as it presents a moment of uncertainty in our lives. Time is a precious commodity. It is perhaps one of the reasons why waiting patiently does not always come naturally.
Why must one wait “actively”?
There’s always a proper time for all things. Unfortunately, it’s not the time we want. But there is always a circle of inevitability about it. Try to look at times when you just “knew” what to do, without even thinking about it. What happened then? The decision must’ve felt “inevitable”. It’s as if you were subconsciously prepared for it. Waiting actively is to learn to tune our intuitions and wait with the certainty of reaching our goals.
Let me remind you that this differs completely from procrastination that arises when we want to try something new but are afraid to step out into the unknown. If you want to talk yourself into something, try to wait on it as time goes by, more will be revealed.
Conclusion:
Try to ignore the voice which tells you to decide now. What we practice and repeat in life becomes more automatic. So, learn to trust your gut more than your head. Have faith that the right course will unfold at the perfect time.
