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The Wisdom in the Wait
Not everything good comes fast. Sometimes clarity, trust, and transformation unfold slowly - and that’s the point.
Seth Thomas
July 17, 2025
“Rivers know this: there is no hurry. We shall get there someday.” – A.A. Milne
Good Morning. Modern culture glorifies speed, but some of the most profound growth happens in the pause. We underestimate the power of a season of waiting - mistaking it for stagnation when it may actually be preparation. Like fields left fallow to replenish the soil, we also need time without harvest to restore strength.
When you're in a holding pattern, it’s tempting to push harder. But learning to trust the process - even when results aren’t visible - is part of building resilience and depth. You don't need constant forward motion to be making progress.
Stillness reveals what busyness hides: your values, your fears, your deeper calling. When you slow down, life has a chance to speak up.
Today’s Challenge
Name one thing you’re trying to force - and practice loosening your grip on it.
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