Daily Question, December 4 What am I waiting for? 35 Reflections Share Click here to cancel reply.Please log in or Create a Profile to post a comment. Notify me when someone replies to my comment via e-mail. Patito6 years agoPatitoPara llegar a ser SNI otra vez, hacer mi sabático, tener mi fundación, escribir el libro de las preguntas de la vida 0 Reply sparrow6 years agosparrowWhat am I waiting for? I have been thinking about this question since yesterday, and it seems like I could take it in two ways . . . What am I waiting for (?) to do what I want to do in the world, make my mark, spread my creative wings . . . write that book, paint that painting, whatever it might be . . . what am I waiting for? I am waiting for the right time, waiting for the inspiration to be just right, acting as if I had all the time in the world . . . well I don't. So th... What am I waiting for? I have been thinking about this question since yesterday, and it seems like I could take it in two ways . . . What am I waiting for (?) to do what I want to do in the world, make my mark, spread my creative wings . . . write that book, paint that painting, whatever it might be . . . what am I waiting for? I am waiting for the right time, waiting for the inspiration to be just right, acting as if I had all the time in the world . . . well I don’t. So the question is a reminder to make time to take time . . . What am I waiting for (?) ‘events in the future’ . . . for the water to boil, the sun to shine or the rain to fall, for my ride to come, for my son to write . . . So the question is a reminder in this sense, to be present to the moment and accept it for what it is. Read More3 Reply elizabeth ward6 years agoelizabeth wardI am waiting for my dinner to cook. It is a one pot wonder of rice, lentils, vegetables, chia seeds,cumin and turmeric.I have just added some asparagus spears cut into one inch long pieces and a tomato. It will all be ready to eat in ten minutes. While I am letting it cool for ten minutes or so, I will wash the dishes. Then I will enjoy this wonderful meal one mouthful at a time, lost in wonder of the great gift good food is, in its growing, harvesting, marketing and preparation. 4 Reply Aine6 years agoAineThe next right step and the courage to make it. 7 Reply grateful sea6 years agograteful seaMe three 0 Reply Palm6 years agoPalmMee too 1 Reply Palm6 years agoPalmA couple of days ago I listened to an interview with Mel Schwartz on Sounds True “Weekly Wisdom” (many other valuable talks on this site for free), and he said something that caugh my attention, that he didn’t know why or how we got that idea that change had to be a gradual process. If there is something we can improve now, why wait? … or something along those lines.. I thought I would try this approach, and it feels quite liberating. So far, I have let my daughter start her holidays tod... A couple of days ago I listened to an interview with Mel Schwartz on Sounds True “Weekly Wisdom” (many other valuable talks on this site for free), and he said something that caugh my attention, that he didn’t know why or how we got that idea that change had to be a gradual process. If there is something we can improve now, why wait? … or something along those lines.. I thought I would try this approach, and it feels quite liberating. So far, I have let my daughter start her holidays today and not in two days, as established by the school system (it’s end of the scholar year here). I am looking forward to continuing with this experiment. Read More3 Reply Elizabeth M Jones6 years agoElizabeth M JonesWaiting for Godot 2 Reply Ed Schulte6 years agoEd Schulte😉 1 Reply Erich6176 years agoErich617This is a very intriguing question for me. I try to be as self-reflective as possible, though I am sure that I have blindspots and defense mechanisms, and I genuinely do not think that I am the kind who waits for very much. I have a history of taking on changes and challenges readily. Almost 10 years ago, I and moved across the country without a job or even particularly strong prospects. I have had about 20 jobs in fewer than 15 years. (Most of those moves were not voluntary. I worked for a whi... This is a very intriguing question for me. I try to be as self-reflective as possible, though I am sure that I have blindspots and defense mechanisms, and I genuinely do not think that I am the kind who waits for very much. I have a history of taking on changes and challenges readily. Almost 10 years ago, I and moved across the country without a job or even particularly strong prospects. I have had about 20 jobs in fewer than 15 years. (Most of those moves were not voluntary. I worked for a while in a volatile industry and have experienced every kind of lay-off you can imagine–downsizing during a recession, selling a company, change of leadership.) At the beginning of the year, I bought a house–the first one my partner and I considered. We went from browsing to starting escrow in about a week. I do volunteer work to develop my community and take classes to learn new skills. Lately, however, I have felt that I am waiting to do something. I have felt moody, apprehensive, anxious, guilty… I can’t quite put my finger on it. I still have some major decisions to make in my personal life, nothing terribly unique, but they are unique for me.Perhaps I am waiting for guidance, confirmation, direct, something to point me in the direction I want to go. Read More3 Reply Hot Sauce6 years agoHot SauceI am waiting for a deeper understanding of Yeshua’s role in the salvation of humanity, for a deeper understanding of what the Holy Spirit is, for a deeper knowledge of what it means to have true life, for Christmas gifts that will deepen my wisdom and understanding of the dharma, and to become friends with two particular people I desire to get to know better, God-willing. 2 Reply Francine Marie Tolf6 years agoFrancine Marie TolfFor years, the writer and poet in me was waiting for the “big break.” I’m not anymore. I’m more grateful for my daily life than I have ever been, and I think my ego is a little less needy than it used to be. I still have it, though! After all, we’re on a human plain here and we do need egos. 5 Reply Palm6 years agoPalmYes Francine, and we also need to care for our souls on this human plain. I think that when we think about pleasing the ego it feels somehow like vanity but caring for our soul feels more self-compassionate. I am planning to go deeper on this theme and get myself Thomas Moore’s book “Care of the Soul” for Christmas, after a friend of mine told me about his work. 3 Reply Francine Marie Tolf6 years agoFrancine Marie TolfI have a placemark for that book at my local library, Palm! Small world, eh? 2 Reply Palm6 years agoPalmOh wow Francine! (Goose bumps) 1 Reply Michael6 years agoMichael“Life is what happens when you are busy making other plans.” So I don’t know what I might be waiting for and that’s OK. 6 Reply Pilgrim6 years agoPilgrimI am waiting for the route to bravery to reveal herself. 5 Reply John Turner6 years agoJohn TurnerAs morbid as it sounds, the only thing I'm truly waiting for is death. Sure, I have wishes, hopes, and dreams, and there are things that if they're to happen will indeed make my life better....but they're all uncertainties. The only thing I'm certain about in this life is that at some point I'll no longer be living. So I try to live life the best I know how, and I HOPE that some things happen.....but that's up to God, not me. So it all comes back to my basic life motto: "Be the best man I can be... As morbid as it sounds, the only thing I’m truly waiting for is death. Sure, I have wishes, hopes, and dreams, and there are things that if they’re to happen will indeed make my life better….but they’re all uncertainties. The only thing I’m certain about in this life is that at some point I’ll no longer be living. So I try to live life the best I know how, and I HOPE that some things happen…..but that’s up to God, not me. So it all comes back to my basic life motto: “Be the best man I can be, and let God take care of the rest.” Read More5 Reply Amor fati6 years agoAmor fatiI wait for God’s guidance. In this light, waiting is an empowered action 4 Reply Cintia6 years agoCintiaI’m waiting for my lunch time to eat a dessert! One chocolate of 70% cocoa. 4 Reply kathleen6 years agokathleenyes I realize I wait for two events in the future. If I could just get past this problem with …So this is a good question.The best way for me to reconcile the wish for these two things to happen is to realize that I have what I need in the present moment. The present moment is all I have. To live life fully I can open to what presents itself moment by moment. 4 Reply Aine6 years agoAineMe, too! 0 Reply Sheila6 years agoSheilaThis question uplifted and inspired me to savor the gift of the present moment, which is all we ever have. Thank-you to the Gratefulness Team f0r this question and thank-you to everyone for sharing your reflections!!!???? 3 Reply Malag6 years agoMalagI also love this question. Coincidentally it was on my mind a few days ago. I read a piece about waiting for the next thing and the next etc until the final day of departure from this mortal world where there is no next day and the past has gone unnoticed The question reminds me to experience what is here, now rather than get drawn into waiting mode, waiting for the "good" thing to happen or the "bad" thing" to end. I write this at a time when my mind is waiting for a resolution to a tricky... I also love this question. Coincidentally it was on my mind a few days ago. I read a piece about waiting for the next thing and the next etc until the final day of departure from this mortal world where there is no next day and the past has gone unnoticed The question reminds me to experience what is here, now rather than get drawn into waiting mode, waiting for the “good” thing to happen or the “bad” thing” to end. I write this at a time when my mind is waiting for a resolution to a tricky problem where the range of possible outcomes is from pretty good to difficult. So, whilst I know the perspective above is a good one, putting it into practice is not always easy. Read More5 Reply Michael6 years agoMichaelExactly. I agree. I heard Eric Thomas say yesterday say there really is no procrastination. It’s just not important. it’s a matter of priority. it’s a matter of focus. which comes down to breathing, grateful, positive mindset, accurate thinking, and doing it. thank you for the morning wake up question! 5 Reply freehugs6 years agofreehugsI am waiting for something I'm not sure I can really wait for - I'm waiting for myself to change. I'm waiting for that moment when I'm sure I'm ready to take on a challenge that I've set before myself for weeks...for months, maybe even years. I know I'm not going to change unless I actually take action, and yet, it seems uncomfortable that I would attempt to do so without waiting. Perhaps I should take the time to reconsider what it actually takes to enact change in my life, and what change feel... I am waiting for something I’m not sure I can really wait for – I’m waiting for myself to change. I’m waiting for that moment when I’m sure I’m ready to take on a challenge that I’ve set before myself for weeks…for months, maybe even years. I know I’m not going to change unless I actually take action, and yet, it seems uncomfortable that I would attempt to do so without waiting. Perhaps I should take the time to reconsider what it actually takes to enact change in my life, and what change feels like. Read More3 Reply grateful sea6 years agograteful seaWisdom I take to heart, thank you. 0 Reply Ed Schulte6 years agoEd Schultefreehugs Every Human Being is / was / always will be / complete and whole. What is changeable is the Present day/ temporary / self with its wanting to try to preserve itself by convincing its host that “something” has to be “done” or “waited for” before the burden, which it acknowledges is causing anxiety, ( after all, it HAS the acknowledge it has a “burden” because it created it in the first place! ) can be lifted off of itself! Be Well Be Present EdS 3 Reply Ed Schulte6 years agoEd SchulteWhat am I waiting for? “no-thing” 5 Reply 1 2 Next » My Private Gratitude Journal Write an entry in your private gratefulness journal Get Started This site is brought to you by A Network for Grateful Living, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All donations are fully tax deductible in the U.S.A. CONTRIBUTE https://demo.gratefulness.org/content/uploads/2015/03/GX-Gold-Participant-L.png Community Engagement Guidelines Privacy Policy [email protected] Connect with us on Social Media: © 2000 - 2024, A Network for Grateful Living Website by Briteweb
