I recently seen a Twitter Post that said "You keep calling it waiting, when in fact, you're in preparation. On this blog, a couple of months ago, I addressed the fact that I felt like I was in a "waiting season." I mentioned that the downtime that I had been given by the Universe almost felt like punishment. This period felt like punishment because I was getting the exact "excitement" that I wanted. I like to think of this as a full circle moment now that I'm back in a "waiting" period of my life since my book release. I am simply in preparation. We always ask for breaks and rest, but when we get just that, we act like it's the most awful thing. In the last few weeks, I have been reminded myself to enjoy my rest because when the pace of life picks up again, I will definitely appreciate the preparation period. It's easy to fall into the top of comparison of others' excitement and fun and your own excitement and fun. Let this serve as a reminder that you don't know what is going on in other people's lives and to enjoy yours. Also, enjoy what you have now in appreciation of what's to come while you wait.
In this time of preparation, I have realized the facets of myself that I have been ignoring. I have felt the push for change and elevation. I feel like I am being called to grow deeper in maintaining my spiritual health and grow more in appreciating all of me. Often, we wait to appreciate ourselves until we achieve certain goals, instead of loving the "now." It can be overwhelming, but the best thing that I have given myself is grace. Granted, it's still an evolving process, but extending yourself bits of grace throughout each day makes all the difference in the world.
In conclusion, I ask that you (and myself) enjoy rest, enjoy the preparation periods of life, and extend yourself grace everyday. It truly changes you for the better.
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