Article March 15, 1969 Issue

Dynamic Waiting

WELLMAN E. GERKE

An important letter is written, and as much as one might desire to hurry things along, it is necessary to wait calmly until the one to whom the letter is addressed receives it and acts upon it. A child is found to have a talent for music. The parents and relatives must wait a long time before the development of this talent reaches a point where it is utilized to good advantage. Yet, if they are wise, they wait calmly and patiently, being careful not to hinder the instructors but to use every opportunity to encourage and assist in keeping the bright flame of interest and ambition glowing.

When a small business is started, everything is not dropped through discouragement after a short period of few or no results. Of course not. The only wise attitude is to look to divine Mind for guidance and prepare oneself for opportunities in accordance with such leading.

Into our experience come many periods of waiting—waiting after we have worked long and hopefully, waiting when it seems that every right step has been taken, waiting while others have seemed to progress rapidly. "Why does it still take more time for the results of our labors and prayers to appear?" is a usual, agonizing question. Waiting may have seemed difficult and long, and the temptation may come to let the goal fade and the efforts languish or, by unwise zeal, to push the conclusion before the natural process of growth takes place.

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