Learning to Trust the Waiting
By Curlann
@annierose (21955)
United States
January 15, 2026 11:16am CST
Today I took some time to reflect on the idea that life doesn’t always move according to our plans. Waiting can be frustrating, especially when we hope for answers or changes that don’t come right away.
I’m learning that waiting doesn’t always mean nothing is happening. Sometimes it’s a quiet season that teaches patience, perspective, and trust. Even when things feel uncertain, I’m trying to believe that there’s still purpose in the process.
I don’t have everything figured out yet, but I’m choosing to take things one day at a time and stay hopeful along the way.
How do you stay positive during seasons of waiting?
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@valherma00 (1225)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
16 Jan
i am also waiting for some things. i am staying positive with the music that i listen to, eating, which is must, believing good things will come, occassionaly watching some series or a movie. things like that. but, i know, from my experience, it is hard. it sometimes seems to us that we wait longer than other people, which may be true or not.
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@annierose (21955)
• United States
20 Jan
I totally get what you mean. Waiting can really feel longer when it seems like everyone else is moving ahead. I like how you’re staying positive. Hopefully all the things you’re waiting for will come soon!
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@valherma00 (1225)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
21 Jan
@annierose o, thank you and thank you for your positivity. o, i wish and wish the same for you, for good things that come your way
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@annierose (21955)
• United States
21 Jan
Thank you so much! 
I really appreciate that. I hope we both keep finding the good things we’re waiting for and enjoying the little moments along the way. 
I really appreciate that. I hope we both keep finding the good things we’re waiting for and enjoying the little moments along the way. 1 person likes this
@annierose (21955)
• United States
15 Jan
Definitely! I try to remind myself of that, but it’s not always easy. How do you stay patient when things take longer than expected?
@Rimps85 (2959)
• India
16 Jan
@annierose just forget that it will ever come back & enjoy the moment
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@annierose (21955)
• United States
20 Jan
@Rimps85 That’s a great perspective! Focusing on the moment really does make the waiting easier.
@annierose (21955)
• United States
20 Jan
I love that! It is such a great balance to stay hopeful for the future and appreciate the joy in the present.
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