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I’ll be the first to admit it, waiting is hard. Really hard. Whether it’s waiting for a dream to come true, a door to open, or clarity to come, the in-between can feel unbearable. The doubts creep in. The frustration builds. And the question that haunts us all: Will this ever happen for me?

I’ve been there. Stuck in a season of waiting, wondering if I was wasting my time. Watching others move forward while I felt like I was standing still.

But here’s what I’ve learned, waiting is not a punishment. It’s preparation. And though it may not feel like it right now, time is actually working in your favor.

The Pain of Waiting

Waiting often feels like nothing is happening. But beneath the surface, things are shifting. Just because we can’t see the progress doesn’t mean it’s not there. Think of a seed buried in the soil, it looks like nothing is happening, but deep down, roots are growing. The foundation is being built.

I know how tempting it is to force things, to rush the process, to settle for less just to end the waiting. But I’ve also learned that anything worth having takes time. And when we try to control the timeline, we often miss out on something far greater than what we originally imagined.

Time Heals, Strengthens, and Reveals

Here’s the beautiful thing about time: it softens pain, brings clarity, and strengthens us in ways we never expected.

The job you didn’t get? Time reveals why it wasn’t meant for you.

The relationship that didn’t work out? Time heals your heart and prepares you for something better.

The opportunity that hasn’t arrived yet? Time is shaping you so that when it does, you’re truly ready for it.

Everything we’re waiting for requires us to be a certain version of ourselves. And sometimes, the wait isn’t about the thing, it’s about us.

Trust the Timing of Your Life

So if you’re in a season of waiting, don’t let frustration steal your joy. Instead, shift your focus:

Use this time to grow. Read, learn, build new skills.

Find joy in the now. Life isn’t on pause, it’s happening right now.

Trust that what’s meant for you won’t pass you by. If it’s yours, it’s coming. And if it’s not, something better is.

I won’t pretend that waiting will suddenly become easy, but I will say this, when your moment arrives, you’ll look back and realize that the wait was the process. And it was worth it.

Keep going. Your time is coming.