Practicing Patience
“Ummm, so I guess the Groundhog was RIGHT?”
"In the Spring, I have counted 136 different kinds of weather inside of 24 hours."
-Mark Twain
Winter to Spring: Practicing Patience in the Midst of Life, Writing (& Gardening) Transitions
We found this article which may (or may not) be helpful to you while you seek “Patience” from Winter to Spring. Here are a few highlights for which you may find interesting:
Ten Ways to Lean into Transitions/Shifts:
Be kind, gentle, and compassionate with yourself while you shift. It is all new; know that you are learning as fast and as earnestly as you can.
Alter your perspective. Don’t be afraid to see things in a new light, to change how you view your new world.
Change your reaction. Instead of fear, dread, avoidance, practice acceptance, and embrace what is new. New does not mean bad.
Embrace and honor the shift. Focus your attention on it, explore it, and savor it.
Slow down. Don’t try and rush through the process; don’t be afraid of taking time to shift and transition. Be still.
Trust the process. Have faith that you are going somewhere wonderful, and equally fruitful and exciting.
Acknowledge past fruits. Recognize everything the old season of your life gave you—the tools, the insights, the ideas—honor them and bring them along, into your new journey.
Cultivate excitement. Take on an attitude of pure elation, thrill, and adventure. Who knows in what exciting ways you’ll grow.
Be imperfect. Perfectionism and people pleasing will strip all joy from your transition and growth. Know that you are exactly where you need to be.
Learn and practice accountability. Whether it is by keeping track of goals, or teaming up with a trusted accountability partner, find a way to stay focused and true to your growth.
There is a definite shift occurring in our world. As we try to make sense of it, cope with it, sit with it – let us all be reminded that these transitions often occur out of necessity.