Expectations postponed

Have you ever waited years for something that isn't forthcoming? How does the long wait make you feel? It's worse in situations where you literally have no control over the situation. It feels like a sickness of the heart.

If the heart that gives life is sick, then other parts of the body are dead and useless because the joy is lost, without hope or possibilities of better days.

You can never know how much pain is bottled up inside a person because of their smiles and loud resounding laughters that overshadow the pains, but not for long, only a short period of time before the pain becomes strong and consuming.

I had a heart to heart conversation with a friend that was uplifting. It started with mere pleasantries because we hadn't seen in a while. The discussion progressed to deep personal struggles and pains, one that unbottled in me the pains I had tried so hard to suppress.

That feeling when you talk and someone really listens and understands you is a blessing. Someone who sees the burning flame in you and let you pour them out without restrictions because they understand the pain, they face same struggles, they can feel the pain because they happen to be on same boat with you.

It was a good feeling talking for hours, and the conversations just flowed, like it's been waiting to come all out... We both felt lighter at heart.

The comfort we got from just talking and sharing each other's situations encouraged me. It reminded me of a verse in the Bible expectation postponed makes the heart sick. Yes, whenever we are expecting something, and it's taking too long, it weighs us down, which is likened to making the heart sick.

That was the exact situation I found myself, but realizing that being sick at heart won't make a difference in my situation, it won't bring what I desire sooner. I needed to do something instead, to count my blessings, to be cheerful and happy with those who really care.

It feels good to get a listening ear. I felt like a heavy burden was lifted off me, just from talking and expressing myself. Humans are meant to communicate more. It helps resolve issues better!

Right now, I've resolved to have a continual feast with a cheerful heart. I want to remain hopeful and cheerful as I wait to achieve my desires. I don't know how long more I will have to wait, but I will stay cheerful and be a source of encouragement to others.

This post is dedicated to myself @kachy2022 and others who are in expectation of something precious and beautiful. Stay cheerful, and don't lose hope. Kisses and hugs. 🫂 😊 ❤️ ❤️