Tuesday, 28 August 2007

Waiting



What is it about waiting that never leaves us at ease?

Waiting for the rain, waiting for the sun, waiting for the seasons to change...

The irritation of waiting in lines for goods or service...

The anxiety and discomfort of waiting for an appointment with a doctor or dentist...

The excitement and expectation of waiting for an object of one's desire – a house/flat, a car, a technical toy...

The plethora of emotions when waiting for an email, a phone call, a meeting from/with a friend, a lover, a partner...

And finally relief when waiting comes to an end, no matter the outcome...

We spend so much time and energy waiting that we forget how to live in the meantime.