The misunderstanding and misinterpretation of

Waiting

“ Commonly “ Waiting” for something……some time or someone is generally held as an inconvenience that must be suffered with patience and acceptance.
The acceptance part is the only part of this equation that is valid…… the rest is the natural response to not getting it or that or this as fast as we would prefer. The word “fast” as applied to anything other than a runner or animal or car …. Is the hole that breaks more ankles and leads to frustration….. and that is a waste of precious energy and time.

Those of us who present themselves as “ seekers “ are often the worst practitioners….. because after tasting the nectar of introspection and meditation….we like the babes we are clamor for more.

Nothing is of value that isn’t understood other than “air”. Understanding takes time to digest but the squealing children we are beg for more while still chewing the first bites. The gift of waiting is a chance for preparation…..reflecting and sweeping the mind of preconceived thoughts that may interfere with new teachings. An interlude where the black board in our mind can be erased and ready to receive the lesson a forehand.
When we stop anxiously awaiting and turn to hopeful anticipation we have crossed the bridge from internal combustion to accepting that the preparation hasn’t been completed but will be shortly.

Now go use the bathroom before the lesson starts and remember to wash your hands…… with soap please…….”

Swami Mikela