Reflections From the Waiting Room by Keturah Leonforde | Book Review

Elizabeth Lengyel, HR Consultant and Career Coach writes about the gift of waiting.

I just finished reading the book, "Reflections from the Waiting Room: Insights for Thriving When Life Puts You on Hold". This book has been a blessing. The golden nugget is simple and profound: Wait with purpose

Waiting is a common experience. For me, there always seems to be someone I'm waiting for or something I'm waiting to happen. Often I grow impatient with the waiting and instead of relishing the time, I find myself rushing it.

The epiphany for me in reading this powerful book is to wait with purpose, anticipating fulfillment and knowing that eventually waiting would end.
So many people seem to be waiting for the right something – right moment, right day, right circumstance, right home - that they don't relish the experience of waiting.

Instead of becoming impatient or discouraged, think of life's waiting room as a time to prepare yourself for the greatness that is to follow. Relish in what appears to be a delay in life. Don't rush it. Treat it like a pause where you can refresh, replenish and give thanks.

And remember that you don't need to wait alone. We're relational human beings who are meant to find comfort and wisdom, enjoyment in holding hands.

Thankfully, my waiting room is now changed. It is a time to pause and re-connect with the song in my heart. Dance. Rest. Prepare myself for when the waiting is done and I journey to the next big moment.