Awaiting Clearance

Had a conversation with a good friend earlier today and we were speaking of how things are lining up for this next few months. I compared the period in time as “taxiing the runway.” I’m done all I can do on my side. My planning and preparations are completed - I am awaiting clearance from the tower.

Part of patience is learning the difference between waiting and forcing things. I like to think I’m pretty good at determining the differences. As it stands, I’m patiently awaiting clearance. I’ve done all I’m able to do at this point, patience is the only things left.

Today, Wednesday, June 5, 2019, I am grateful that:

I’m content with being patient. I’ve done all within my power and now it’s just about waiting for things to line up.

I’ve been willing to put in the work upfront. I’m content with taking action and leaving the results in His hands. Yep, I’m in the action business - results are His business - not mine.

I’m willing to document my experiences. I’ve consistently been inconsistent in my documentation. I’ve journaled(kept a diary) sporadically over the years but this daily gratitude list is something I’m able to do and affords me multiple benefits, such as:

Keeps my depression at bay. Starting my day with a list of positive items makes it nearly impossible to relapse into depression.

Content for my blog, darrenallridge.com. Free content, hopefully that creates value, will build my following of fans and supporters, thereby allowing me to be impactful to more and more of my fellows.

“The discipline of writing” as my writing mentor Dr. Herb Marlow often reminds me during our conversations. “Write something everyday” is another saying. I don’t write daily. I write six days per week. I take a day of respite but typically every other day I devote some time to perfecting and implementing my craft.

Properly Prepare Your Plans. Be Impactful!