[00:00:00] Welcome to Episode 6 of the Caffeinated Musings Podcast. I'm so glad you're here with me again.
[00:00:06] This podcast is about thoughtful reflections, personal growth, and finding strength in the challenges we all face.
[00:00:14] And today's topic is no exception. Thank you for joining, for making the time to connect, and for trusting me with a piece of your day.
[00:00:23] Today, I want to talk to you about something we all struggle with. Something that can feel like the hardest thing in the world to endure.
[00:00:31] That thing is patience. Patience is not glamorous. It's not the kind of virtue that gets celebrated in our fast-paced world.
[00:00:38] We live in an age of instant gratification. We want fast results, immediate answers, and quick fixes.
[00:00:46] But patience? Patience is the forgotten gift. The one that's hard, messy, and often painful.
[00:00:54] And yet, it's the one that shapes us the most.
[00:00:57] I want to start by saying this. I know how hard it is. I know because I've been there.
[00:01:02] I've lived through the kind of waiting that keeps you awake at night.
[00:01:05] The kind that makes you question everything about yourself, your choices, and your future.
[00:01:10] Waiting for answers. Waiting for outcomes. Waiting for peace.
[00:01:13] And let me tell you, it nearly broke me.
[00:01:16] But here's the thing about patience that no one tells you.
[00:01:20] It's not just about enduring the weight. It's about transformation.
[00:01:25] It's about what happens to you in the process.
[00:01:27] It's about the person you become on the other side.
[00:01:31] And that's what I want to share with you today.
[00:01:35] This isn't going to be one of those polished, sugar-coated conversations about how patience is easy if you just trust the process.
[00:01:41] No, this is raw. This is real.
[00:01:45] Patience will test every fiber of your being.
[00:01:47] It will make you question yourself, your path, and your purpose.
[00:01:52] But it will also teach you things about yourself that you never thought possible.
[00:01:57] Today, I'm going to tell you my story.
[00:01:59] The pain of waiting, the lessons I learned, and the tools I discovered along the way.
[00:02:04] Tools that helped me not just survive moments of uncertainty, but grow through them.
[00:02:10] I'll introduce you to something I call hard tools and soft tools.
[00:02:13] A framework that has helped me navigate the hardest storms of my life.
[00:02:18] These lessons aren't theories.
[00:02:20] They're lived experiences.
[00:02:22] They come from years of waiting for answers that didn't come when I wanted them to.
[00:02:28] Of enduring doubts that felt like they would never leave.
[00:02:32] And of finding hope in places I didn't expect.
[00:02:36] So, if you're feeling stuck, if you're in the middle of your own storm, I want you to know this.
[00:02:42] You are not alone.
[00:02:44] There is a way forward.
[00:02:47] And there is strength to be found in the waiting.
[00:02:50] Let's explore it together.
[00:03:18] Patience.
[00:03:19] It's a word we throw around so casually, like it's easy to practice.
[00:03:23] But anyone who's ever had to truly wait for something, something that matters, something that could change everything, knows how hard it can be.
[00:03:33] Waiting isn't just about the passage of time.
[00:03:36] It's about what happens to us during that time.
[00:03:39] The war that rages in our minds and hearts.
[00:03:41] For me, there was a time in my life when everything felt like it was on hold.
[00:03:47] I was stuck between two massive storms.
[00:03:50] On one side was a personal relationship I needed to fix.
[00:03:54] It was vital to me.
[00:03:56] Something that felt like the foundation of my life.
[00:03:59] On the other side was my career.
[00:04:02] A career I was good at, but one that didn't feel like mine anymore.
[00:04:06] Every day felt like a balancing act, trying to keep both worlds from collapsing, while deep down I knew that something had to give.
[00:04:13] There's a unique kind of pain that comes with waiting.
[00:04:16] It's not just the absence of what you want, it's the doubt that creeps in when the wait stretches longer than you thought it would.
[00:04:23] It's the fear that maybe the thing you're waiting for will never come.
[00:04:27] I've lived through that.
[00:04:29] I've spent nights staring at the ceiling, replaying every decision I've ever made.
[00:04:34] Wondering where I went wrong.
[00:04:36] I've questioned whether I was strong enough, smart enough, or deserving enough to get to the other side.
[00:04:43] It felt like my life was in limbo.
[00:04:45] Like every day was a test I wasn't sure I could pass.
[00:04:49] And then there was the relationship I was trying to repair.
[00:04:52] A bond so vital, I couldn't imagine my life without it.
[00:04:57] Waiting is hard enough on its own.
[00:04:59] But when it's tied to something or someone you love deeply, it becomes a storm within a storm.
[00:05:06] This kind of waiting chips away at your sense of control.
[00:05:10] You can't force an outcome, no matter how much effort you put in.
[00:05:15] And that lack of control can make even the strongest person feel powerless.
[00:05:20] It's a humbling experience.
[00:05:22] One that strips away any illusions you had about being in charge of your own destiny.
[00:05:28] I found myself questioning everything.
[00:05:31] Why was this happening?
[00:05:32] What could I have done differently?
[00:05:34] Was I being punished?
[00:05:36] Or was this just...
[00:05:38] Life teaching me something I wasn't ready to understand yet?
[00:05:42] Here's where human psychology offers us some clarity.
[00:05:45] Our brains are wired to seek resolution.
[00:05:48] The human mind craves closure.
[00:05:50] This is called the Zygarnik effect.
[00:05:53] A phenomenon where incomplete tasks or unresolved issues stick in our minds far more than those we finish.
[00:06:00] It's why waiting feels so unbearable.
[00:06:03] Our brains keep replaying the uncertainty.
[00:06:06] Trying to resolve something we have no control over.
[00:06:10] And that constant replay creates mental exhaustion.
[00:06:14] And yet, there's something about the weight of waiting that forces you to confront your deepest fears and insecurities.
[00:06:22] It's not just about enduring the discomfort.
[00:06:24] It's about peeling back the layers of who you thought you were and discovering who you really are.
[00:06:30] That's what waiting does.
[00:06:32] It holds up a mirror and asks you to take a hard, unflinching look at yourself.
[00:06:37] And it's not always pretty.
[00:06:39] And it's not just the waiting itself that's hard.
[00:06:43] It's what it does to your sense of self.
[00:06:46] When you're stuck in limbo, you start to feel like your life is happening without you.
[00:06:51] The world keeps moving, but you're standing still.
[00:06:55] You begin to wonder if you're being left behind.
[00:06:59] And that's when the voices in your head get louder.
[00:07:02] Telling you that you're not enough.
[00:07:03] That you're failing.
[00:07:05] That you're wasting time.
[00:07:07] I remember one particularly hard season of waiting where the doubt became almost paralyzing.
[00:07:13] Every decision I made seemed to echo back with a question.
[00:07:16] Was it enough?
[00:07:18] Could I have done more?
[00:07:20] This cycle of self-questioning can feel endless when you're stuck in the unknown.
[00:07:26] That's the thing about waiting.
[00:07:27] It magnifies every insecurity and every fear you've ever had.
[00:07:31] Patience has a way of bringing out the doubts you didn't even know you had.
[00:07:34] It forces you to confront all the things you try to avoid in your day-to-day life.
[00:07:41] And that's what makes it so painful.
[00:07:43] Because waiting doesn't just test your ability to endure.
[00:07:46] It tests your ability to face yourself.
[00:07:49] It's not easy and it's not supposed to be.
[00:07:52] For me, the psychological toll also came with a sense of helplessness.
[00:07:56] I wanted to do something.
[00:07:57] To take control.
[00:07:58] To fix things.
[00:07:59] But patience doesn't give you that.
[00:08:01] It asks you to sit with the uncertainty.
[00:08:04] To hold space for the unknown.
[00:08:06] And to trust that the process is shaping you.
[00:08:09] Even if you can't see it yet.
[00:08:11] Research on emotional resilience shows that uncertainty often triggers our fight-or-flight response.
[00:08:17] The brain perceives the unknown as a threat.
[00:08:21] Releasing stress hormones like cortisol.
[00:08:23] This response served us well in early human history.
[00:08:28] When uncertainty often meant danger.
[00:08:30] But in modern life, this response can feel overwhelming and out of place.
[00:08:36] Learning to regulate these emotions is part of the challenge.
[00:08:39] And the gift of patience.
[00:08:42] I remember journaling during those moments of intense doubt.
[00:08:45] Pouring my thoughts on my iPad.
[00:08:47] It wasn't about finding answers.
[00:08:50] It was about releasing the weight I was carrying.
[00:08:53] Each word I wrote felt like a small piece of the burden being lifted.
[00:08:57] And even though my circumstances didn't change right away.
[00:09:01] My perspective started to shift.
[00:09:03] I began to understand that waiting wasn't a punishment.
[00:09:06] It was a process.
[00:09:10] Let's now talk about what we don't talk about when we go out for coffee or dinners with friends.
[00:09:17] Darkness.
[00:09:19] The darkness of waiting.
[00:09:21] Society loves to romanticize patience.
[00:09:24] As if it's a noble, peaceful experience.
[00:09:27] But the reality is far more complicated.
[00:09:31] Waiting can feel like a storm that doesn't end.
[00:09:34] It can feel isolating.
[00:09:36] Like you're the only one going through it.
[00:09:38] And that isolation only deepens the pain.
[00:09:41] There were days when I felt like I was drowning.
[00:09:44] Days when I thought, what's the point?
[00:09:46] But those were also the days when I learned the most about myself.
[00:09:50] I learned that I could endure more than I thought I could.
[00:09:54] I learned that I was stronger than I ever gave myself credit for.
[00:09:57] And I learned that sometimes the only way out of the storm is through it.
[00:10:02] If you've ever felt like you're failing at patience, you're not alone.
[00:10:08] It's okay to feel broken, to cry, to question everything.
[00:10:13] Patience isn't about perfection.
[00:10:15] It's about persistence.
[00:10:16] It's about holding on, even when it feels like there's nothing left to hold on to.
[00:10:22] And that's where the real growth happens.
[00:10:25] Waiting forces you to sit with your emotions in a way that nothing else does.
[00:10:30] It doesn't let you escape or distract yourself.
[00:10:33] And in that stillness, you begin to uncover truths about yourself.
[00:10:38] Truths that are sometimes painful, but ultimately liberating.
[00:10:42] You realize that the strength you've been searching for has been within you all along.
[00:10:47] It's okay to feel everything you're feeling right now.
[00:10:51] It's okay to cry, to question, to be frustrated.
[00:10:56] Patience isn't about suppressing those emotions.
[00:10:58] It's about holding them and moving forward anyway.
[00:11:01] And that's where your strength lies.
[00:11:03] The darkness of waiting teaches you to rely on yourself in ways you never thought possible.
[00:11:08] It shows you the value of resilience, the importance of hope, and the power of faith.
[00:11:15] And when you finally emerge from that darkness, you don't just feel stronger.
[00:11:19] You feel transformed.
[00:11:20] You feel ready to face whatever comes next.
[00:11:24] Patience changes you.
[00:11:26] Not in the surface-level cliché way that we often hear about,
[00:11:29] but in deep and profound ways that you might not even recognize until years later.
[00:11:34] For me, patience was not just a practice.
[00:11:37] It was a transformation.
[00:11:39] It taught me that the greatest battles are often fought within.
[00:11:44] By the time those years of waiting ended, I didn't just feel stronger.
[00:11:48] I felt different.
[00:11:50] Like I'd become someone new.
[00:11:52] One of the most surprising lessons patience taught me was about the nature of growth.
[00:11:58] Growth is rarely linear.
[00:12:00] It's messy, unpredictable, and often feels like regression before it feels like progress.
[00:12:07] Waiting gave me the space to reflect on who I was and who I wanted to be.
[00:12:11] It forced me to confront my flaws, my fears, and my insecurities.
[00:12:16] And in that confrontation, I found clarity.
[00:12:20] Studies in human psychology show that resilience,
[00:12:23] the ability to bounce back from adversity,
[00:12:25] is not something we're born with.
[00:12:27] A study by Dr. Anne Mastin, a leading psychologist in resilience research,
[00:12:33] refers to it as ordinary magic,
[00:12:36] emphasizing that resilience develops through experiences and supportive relationships.
[00:12:41] It's something we cultivate through hardship and perseverance.
[00:12:44] In fact, researchers have found that people who face moderate levels of adversity
[00:12:50] often report greater emotional strength and a deeper sense of purpose
[00:12:55] than those who have never faced significant challenges.
[00:12:59] This is the paradox of patience.
[00:13:03] The very thing that tests you also strengthens you.
[00:13:06] Think of it like a forest after a wildfire.
[00:13:09] To the outside world, it might look like devastation.
[00:13:13] But beneath the surface, the soil becomes richer.
[00:13:17] The seeds of new growth begin to sprout, and the ecosystem transforms.
[00:13:22] That's what waiting does to us.
[00:13:24] It creates space for transformation,
[00:13:27] even if that transformation is invisible at first.
[00:13:30] I remember looking back at one of the hardest periods of waiting in my life.
[00:13:34] At the time, it felt like a never-ending cycle of uncertainty and self-doubt.
[00:13:39] But when I emerged from it, I realized that I had developed qualities I never thought I'd possess.
[00:13:46] Patience taught me to be more empathetic, more reflective, and more grounded.
[00:13:51] It showed me that strength isn't about never breaking.
[00:13:55] It's about rebuilding yourself when you do.
[00:13:59] Let's talk about the tools that can help us navigate the storms of waiting.
[00:14:04] I like to think of them as two categories.
[00:14:08] Hard tools and soft tools.
[00:14:11] Hard tools are the chisels.
[00:14:13] They shape who you are, even when it feels painful.
[00:14:17] They're transformative practices that require us to change our beliefs and behaviors.
[00:14:22] One of the most powerful hard tools I discovered was breaking the societal truths
[00:14:26] we're often fed about productivity and worth.
[00:14:30] We've been conditioned to believe that our value lies in how busy we are,
[00:14:34] how much we achieve, and how quickly we do it.
[00:14:37] But patience challenges that narrative.
[00:14:39] It forces us to slow down, to sit with discomfort,
[00:14:43] and to find value in simply being rather than doing.
[00:14:46] To break this cycle, I developed a practice called value alignment mapping.
[00:14:52] Every morning, I would write down the three things I valued most.
[00:14:56] Not tasks or goals, but principles like peace, authenticity, or growth.
[00:15:04] Then I'd ask myself, what actions today will honor these values?
[00:15:09] This exercise helped me shift my focus from productivity to purpose.
[00:15:14] Another hard tool for me was deepening my connection with God.
[00:15:18] Turning to prayer and reflection gave me a sense of peace and purpose that nothing else could.
[00:15:24] The last two verses of Surat al-Baqarah became a source of strength for me
[00:15:27] during some of my darkest moments.
[00:15:29] These verses are profound and deeply meaningful.
[00:15:33] One reminds us that God owns everything in the heavens and the earth.
[00:15:38] And that we are never held accountable beyond what we are capable of.
[00:15:42] It's a reminder of divine justice and mercy.
[00:15:47] Another verse is a heartfelt plea for forgiveness, mercy, and protection.
[00:15:51] A reminder that even in our weakest moments, we can rely on God's grace.
[00:15:57] Together, they offer a sense of solace, courage, and perspective.
[00:16:02] Reminding me that even when I felt powerless, I was not alone.
[00:16:07] They taught me that resilience comes from understanding that we are never given more than we can bear,
[00:16:12] and that faith can be a profound anchor during life's storms.
[00:16:18] Psychologists have found that faith and spirituality can be powerful buffers against stress.
[00:16:24] They provide a framework for understanding hardship and a sense of connection to something greater than ourselves.
[00:16:30] For me, this was transformative.
[00:16:33] It shifted my perspective from why is this happening to me, to what is this teaching me?
[00:16:38] Hard tools also include practices like challenging negative thought patterns and reframing our mindset.
[00:16:44] For instance, during one of my toughest waiting periods, I found myself stuck in a spiral of self-doubt,
[00:16:51] thinking, nothing I do will ever be enough.
[00:16:56] Through journaling and prayer, I shifted that thought to,
[00:16:59] this is difficult, but every small action I take is moving me closer to clarity.
[00:17:05] That reframing didn't eliminate the hardship, but it helped me focus on progress instead of paralysis.
[00:17:13] Cognitive behavioral therapy, CBT, teaches us that our thoughts shape our emotions and behaviors.
[00:17:19] By identifying and replacing unhelpful thoughts with more constructive ones,
[00:17:23] we can change the way we experience waiting.
[00:17:26] For example, instead of thinking,
[00:17:28] I'll never get through this,
[00:17:30] we can tell ourselves,
[00:17:32] this is hard, but I'm growing through it.
[00:17:35] While hard tools shape us,
[00:17:37] soft tools sustain us.
[00:17:39] They're the salves that heal the wounds left by life's challenges.
[00:17:43] They help us stay grounded,
[00:17:45] nurture our well-being,
[00:17:46] and maintain hope during difficult times.
[00:17:49] Journaling became one of my most trusted soft tools.
[00:17:52] There were days when I would journal twice,
[00:17:55] sometimes just to make sense of my emotions.
[00:17:58] Writing allowed me to connect with my subconscious,
[00:18:01] to understand how I was truly feeling,
[00:18:04] and to release the weight of my thoughts.
[00:18:07] It wasn't about finding answers.
[00:18:09] It was about creating space for my emotions to exist without judgment.
[00:18:14] To make this more actionable,
[00:18:16] I created a journaling structure.
[00:18:18] Every morning, I would start by writing three things I was grateful for,
[00:18:22] one challenge I was facing,
[00:18:23] and one small step I could take to address it.
[00:18:26] In the evening, I would reflect on how I felt throughout the day,
[00:18:31] and what I learned.
[00:18:33] This simple routine became a powerful tool for self-awareness and emotional regulation.
[00:18:40] Sitting in silence was another practice that helped me navigate the storm.
[00:18:45] In a world that's constantly noisy,
[00:18:48] silence can feel uncomfortable at first,
[00:18:49] but in that stillness, I found clarity.
[00:18:52] I began to notice the patterns of my thoughts,
[00:18:55] the way my mind would race,
[00:18:57] and the moments when my inner voice would whisper truths
[00:19:00] I hadn't been ready to hear.
[00:19:03] Silence became a sanctuary,
[00:19:04] a place where I could simply be.
[00:19:07] To help you integrate this,
[00:19:09] I recommend starting with just five minutes a day,
[00:19:12] preferably as soon as you wake up.
[00:19:13] Find a quiet space,
[00:19:16] close your eyes,
[00:19:17] and focus on your breath.
[00:19:20] Let your thoughts come and go without judgment.
[00:19:23] Over time, you'll find that this practice not only calms your mind,
[00:19:28] but also strengthens your ability to sit with discomfort.
[00:19:32] Prayer and self-reflection were equally important.
[00:19:37] These practices reminded me that I wasn't alone,
[00:19:40] even when it felt like I was.
[00:19:42] They gave me the strength to keep going,
[00:19:45] even when the path ahead seemed unclear.
[00:19:47] Research on mindfulness and meditation has shown that these practices
[00:19:51] can reduce stress,
[00:19:53] improve focus,
[00:19:54] and increase emotional resilience.
[00:19:56] For me,
[00:19:57] they were lifelines.
[00:19:59] Soft tools are also about finding small moments of joy and gratitude.
[00:20:04] During my journey,
[00:20:05] I made it the point to notice the simple things.
[00:20:08] The warmth of the sun on my face,
[00:20:10] the sound of birds in the morning,
[00:20:13] the comfort of a good cup of coffee.
[00:20:15] These moments didn't solve my problems,
[00:20:17] but they reminded me that,
[00:20:20] even in the midst of struggle,
[00:20:21] there is beauty to be found.
[00:20:24] Patience requires both.
[00:20:26] The strength to endure,
[00:20:28] and the gentleness to care for yourself through the process.
[00:20:31] Hard tools and soft tools are not opposites.
[00:20:35] They are complements.
[00:20:36] Together,
[00:20:37] they create a balance that allows us
[00:20:39] to navigate the challenges of waiting with resilience and grace.
[00:20:43] Imagine you're climbing a mountain.
[00:20:45] The hard tools are your climbing gear,
[00:20:47] the ropes,
[00:20:48] the harness,
[00:20:49] the tools
[00:20:50] that help you scale the steepest cliffs.
[00:20:52] The soft tools are the rest stops along the way.
[00:20:56] The places where you catch your breath,
[00:20:58] drink some water,
[00:20:59] and regain your strength.
[00:21:00] You need both to reach the summit.
[00:21:03] There were moments during my journey
[00:21:05] when I leaned more heavily on one set of tools than the other.
[00:21:08] When the weight of waiting felt unbearable.
[00:21:11] The hard tools gave me the structure
[00:21:13] and strength to keep going.
[00:21:15] When I felt emotionally drained,
[00:21:17] the soft tools reminded me to be kind to myself.
[00:21:20] Together,
[00:21:20] they helped me not just survive the storm,
[00:21:23] but grow through it.
[00:21:25] Patience is not passive.
[00:21:27] It's an active process
[00:21:29] of holding on,
[00:21:30] letting go,
[00:21:32] and finding balance.
[00:21:33] It's about learning to trust the process
[00:21:36] even when you can't see the outcome.
[00:21:38] And it's about discovering
[00:21:39] that within the weighting,
[00:21:41] there is growth,
[00:21:43] strength,
[00:21:44] and transformation.
[00:21:45] I want you to know this.
[00:21:47] Patience is not just about enduring.
[00:21:50] It's about evolving.
[00:21:53] It's about becoming someone
[00:21:55] who can face life's challenges
[00:21:56] with courage and compassion for yourself.
[00:21:59] And it's about
[00:22:00] finding the tools
[00:22:02] that help you
[00:22:03] along the way.
[00:22:05] Emerging from the darkness of waiting
[00:22:07] is not about a sudden moment of relief.
[00:22:09] It's a process.
[00:22:10] A gradual return
[00:22:11] to light.
[00:22:14] Relief is inevitable,
[00:22:15] but it requires you
[00:22:16] to keep showing up for yourself.
[00:22:18] Yes,
[00:22:19] there are days
[00:22:20] when it feels like
[00:22:21] the sky is falling
[00:22:22] when hope feels out of reach,
[00:22:24] and when you're convinced
[00:22:25] you've reached your limit.
[00:22:26] I empathize
[00:22:27] because I've been there too.
[00:22:29] But here's what I want you
[00:22:30] to hold on to.
[00:22:31] Every new day
[00:22:32] is a recharge,
[00:22:34] a chance to begin again.
[00:22:35] When you wake up,
[00:22:37] you're not starting from zero,
[00:22:38] you're carrying forward
[00:22:39] every ounce of strength
[00:22:40] and wisdom
[00:22:41] you've built so far.
[00:22:44] Patience doesn't mean
[00:22:45] sitting idly by,
[00:22:46] waiting for life to change.
[00:22:48] It's an active effort
[00:22:49] to keep grinding,
[00:22:50] to keep working on yourself
[00:22:51] and bettering
[00:22:52] whatever it is
[00:22:53] you're waiting for.
[00:22:54] Show up,
[00:22:56] even when it's hard,
[00:22:57] even when you don't feel like it.
[00:22:59] Showing up
[00:23:00] is how you honor your hope
[00:23:02] and keep your dreams alive.
[00:23:05] Every step forward,
[00:23:06] no matter how small,
[00:23:07] keeps the momentum going.
[00:23:09] Think of it like a marathon.
[00:23:11] There are moments
[00:23:13] when your legs feel like
[00:23:14] they can't carry you any further,
[00:23:15] but you take one more step,
[00:23:17] then another.
[00:23:19] Patience is much the same.
[00:23:21] Each step you take
[00:23:23] might feel insignificant
[00:23:24] in the moment,
[00:23:25] but over time,
[00:23:27] it transforms you.
[00:23:28] Every small act of perseverance
[00:23:30] adds to your strength,
[00:23:32] shaping you into someone
[00:23:33] who can face
[00:23:34] even greater challenges ahead.
[00:23:36] And before you know it,
[00:23:38] you've covered more ground
[00:23:39] than you thought possible.
[00:23:41] The same is true for waiting.
[00:23:43] Each day you show up
[00:23:44] is another step closer
[00:23:46] to the relief
[00:23:46] and clarity you're seeking.
[00:23:48] And in the process,
[00:23:49] you're building
[00:23:50] a version of yourself
[00:23:51] that is stronger,
[00:23:53] wiser,
[00:23:54] and more compassionate
[00:23:55] than ever before.
[00:23:56] As you reflect on today's episode,
[00:24:01] I want to ask you this.
[00:24:02] What tools,
[00:24:03] hard or soft,
[00:24:04] are you using
[00:24:05] to cultivate patience
[00:24:06] in your life?
[00:24:07] And how could you bring
[00:24:08] more of them
[00:24:09] into your daily routine?
[00:24:10] Whether it's journaling,
[00:24:11] prayer,
[00:24:12] reframing your thoughts,
[00:24:13] or simply sitting in silence,
[00:24:15] what's one small step
[00:24:16] you can take today
[00:24:17] to nurture your inner strength?
[00:24:20] And remember,
[00:24:21] this isn't about
[00:24:22] getting it perfect.
[00:24:23] It's about showing up
[00:24:24] for yourself,
[00:24:25] even in the smallest ways.
[00:24:26] Sometimes the tiniest shifts
[00:24:28] can lead
[00:24:29] to the biggest transformations.
[00:24:32] If today's episode
[00:24:34] resonated with you,
[00:24:35] please share it
[00:24:36] with someone
[00:24:36] who needs to hear it.
[00:24:38] Maybe they're struggling
[00:24:39] with patience
[00:24:40] and waiting as well.
[00:24:42] Maybe this will remind them
[00:24:44] that they are not alone.
[00:24:46] I'd also love to hear
[00:24:48] your thoughts and experiences.
[00:24:49] Leave a comment,
[00:24:50] send a message,
[00:24:51] or connect with me
[00:24:52] on social media.
[00:24:53] Your story matters
[00:24:54] and it could inspire
[00:24:55] someone else.
[00:24:56] And finally,
[00:24:57] if you've been enjoying
[00:24:58] the Caffeinated Musings podcast,
[00:25:00] don't forget to subscribe,
[00:25:01] leave a review,
[00:25:03] and share it with your friends.
[00:25:04] Your support helps me grow
[00:25:06] and reach more people
[00:25:07] who might need
[00:25:08] a little inspiration
[00:25:09] in their own journey.
[00:25:11] Thank you for being here,
[00:25:12] for listening,
[00:25:13] and for trusting me
[00:25:15] to be a part of your day.
[00:25:17] Until next time,
[00:25:18] remember this,
[00:25:20] patience isn't just
[00:25:22] about enduring the weight.
[00:25:23] It's about discovering
[00:25:25] who you are
[00:25:25] in the process
[00:25:27] and who you're becoming.
[00:25:29] That's worth
[00:25:30] every moment of the journey.
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