I am not a patient person – being a promo producer that creates 30 seconds spots (of magic!) doesn’t help in this regard either…but I am learning (always learning!) to embrace the delay.
This article captures it brilliantly:
http://tinybuddha.com/blog/frustrated-by-delay-8-reasons-to-appreciate-it
But since you – like me – probably have no patience, here’s the breakdown – Enjoy!
1. A delay is an opportunity to let go of attachment to outcomes.
When we let go of our attachment to specific outcomes, we’re better able to concentrate on our craft.
This is something to appreciate, because what happens if the result isn’t what you imagined it to be? Will you stop creating? Will you stop working on your passion?
2. A delay can help us realize how badly we want it.
Do you want it badly enough to keep working at it despite not getting the immediate result you want?
3. A delay can help us build a stronger foundation.
It prepares us and helps us develop our muscles.
Get better at your craft. Figure out ways you can better use it to serve others.
We practice and learn during this waiting period so that when the time comes, we are equipped to handle it better.
4. A delay can teach us to think outside the box.
When our way is not working and we’re cornered, it can force us to come up with new ideas and new ways of doing things.
5. A delay can teach us to accept that anything worthwhile takes time.
It takes time for things to grow. It takes time to build trust. It takes time to build anything.
The sooner we get this, the sooner we’ll free ourselves from anxiety, and the faster we’ll focus on doing what we need to do.
6. A delay can teach us to be productive while waiting.
When we’re able to accept that some things are out of our control and that things don’t always happen as fast as we’d like them to, we’re better able to be productive, since we’re not overwhelmed and distracted by fear and anxiety.
7. A delay can teach us to acknowledge and appreciate progress.
With conscious effort, I am able to see my accomplishments and all the progress I have made so far instead of discounting it just because I’m not yet where I want to be.
This is important because it’s removed the resistance that kept me from doing the work I needed to do; plus, I feel more fulfilled.
8. A delay can teach us to be grateful for what we will receive.
Because I have put in my sweat and tears in starting my dream from the ground up, I will make sure I will do whatever it takes to nurture it and not take it for granted.
