‘The fruits of patience are sweet’. So wise people have said and we realise how true this is. Have you ever felt that you sometimes are suspended in limbo, waiting for something to happen, a job offer that is round the corner, a business deal that is about to be signed, a baby that is about to be born?

The period of transition from ‘lets wait and see’ to ‘it has happened’ can really test your patience to the utmost limits. But don’t get impatient with the waiting period. Learn to learn from it. Stop, look and listen.

Keep the windows of your soul open. And let the cool air of hope cross your mind. It will work wonders for your soul’s appetite.

Most of us want everything to be done right now. We have little tolerance to wait and our impatience knows no bounds.

Look upon the waiting period as a time of enlightenment and restoration. Think of it as a period where you can connect to yourself and your inner wisdom in preparation for the next stage of your life.

Waiting is a testing time for everyone. Use this wisely and strengthen your personal power.

Use this time productively to enhance the quality of your life. Don’t put your life on hold just because you are waiting for something to work out. If you are waiting for a baby, it doesn’t mean that your social life gets bust, or that you cannot carry on with your painting that matters so much to you.

If the waiting gets on your nerves and you need to express your irritation, don’t stop yourself from emitting a loud cry, or banging your pillow. Let the feelings show. Don’t bottle them up.

Give yourself up to the emotion of waiting. Don’t push the flow or try to fast-forward matters. Learn to relax and listen to your inner voice. Go with the flow and, when the time is right, things will happen. After all, it is always worth the wait.

Have someone to share this waiting period with you. Don’t wait alone. Keep your spirits high by sharing this vigil with someone you know and love.

In the meantime, use your diary well to write down whatever thoughts you have experienced during the waiting period. You never know what profound revelations can strike you during this period, when you are waiting in hope.