Waiting

 Last night this gal was just too tired to finish the thoughts on 'waiting'.  Yesterday, Caren and I found a quiet spot at Spectrum Rehab to share lunch - and discuss goals, and waiting.

     Waiting isn't necessarily a negative thing.  It is the pause before moving toward greater things.  One of Jesse's poems states, "Your goal must be bigger than the obstacle that you face - If you plan on overcoming any feeling of graven haste. You can achieve the highest level of any given goal, If at all you have the inner Will, To surpass the Ways of Old."   
     Perhaps this waiting period, this pause, is a rest from putting away old things and old ways that no longer work in our life.  We pause to rest, before progressing.

     It reminds me of the quote about the arrow:  "An arrow can only be released by pulling it backward. Before the arrow is released, there is a pause, as you wait - taking careful aim at your target.  So, when life is dragging you backwards with difficulties, it means you are soon to be launched forward into something even greater.  Remember to stay focused, and keep aiming." 

     One of the attributes I've always admired about Caren is her ability to focus, set goals, and strive for the goals she's set.  Caren, onward and forward to victory!