¶ Knowing When To Stay Put

Don't poke the bear.

Let sleeping dogs lie.

Leave it be.

Let it go.

Restraint is the art of knowing when to stay put. Don't push forward. Just be still and let things play out. Patience often wins out, despite being frustrating.

My plans for today didn't come to pass. Factors out of my control pushed my plans entirely out the window. So the plan changed. The plan became staying put and waiting out the uncontrollable circumstances.

New plans formed. Plans that were more enjoyable and memorable. Better plans. Because instead of being stubborn and risky I stayed put and played it safe.

Today’s original plans will wait for tomorrow, when they will be better plans. Never underestimate the power of patiently waiting for the best.