Learning to Wait: The Power of Intentional Time
- Author
- Marijanel Knight
- Published
- Tue 12 Sep 2023
- Episode Link
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080. Sometimes we've got big dreams but we're simply not ready yet. You know that feeling when you're trying to chase your dreams, but it feels like every time you make progress, you're knocked back again? I can't even tell you how many times I thought I was ready for something, only to find myself waiting longer, preparing and then waiting some more.
That's the theme of my show today. It's a tough pill to swallow, but waiting is an essential part of our journey. I share how, like a mountain climber, we need periods of preparation and learning before reaching our goals. I also open up about my own experience with illustrating a children's book, showing that even when you're 'ready', there could still be unexpected hurdles to overcome, and how I put the book away for six more months even after I held the first copy in my hands. I just wasn't ready.
There's a transformative power of waiting, the importance of intentional time, and it's an essential part of our creative process. It's not about slowing down or taking a break, but rather about finding the right balance between progress and pausing. Using the analogy of a potter and her unfinished pieces, I go into how waiting with a wholehearted and contented heart can be one of the most mature and responsible things we can do.
There's more, in todays show I also share ideas on how to make use of your time intentionally and find the encouragement to wait, even when it feels overwhelming. So, join us as we learn to appreciate that sometimes, it's okay to not be ready yet.
00:00:00 Intro 00:01:33 Being Content in the NOW 00:02:54 Getting Ready 00:04:49 The Mother Bird 00:07:02 Sick of the Chicken 00:08:45 On the Shelf Waiting 00:10:48 My Worst Post 00:12:29 How I Got My Cat 00:14:06 The Horrible Tech Issues 00:16:07 Step Away 00:17:42 I'm Ready Now 00:19:43 The Pottery Analogy (Again) 00:21:04 Using Waiting Time Intentionally 00:21:47 Closing
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