Waiting and Anticipating at the Seaside
I love weekend breaks by the sea, relaxing with the sights and sounds of the waves. Last weekend was foggy and grey, but on the last morning, the sky appeared as the sun rose. I watched and waited, full of anticipation. Would there be cold water swimmers? What were the birds up to?
This anticipation meant I was ready for a bird flying across my path, wings raised above the dawning sun. I love this photo—the energy and intent of the bird against the stunning sun. It was worth the wait.
Reflecting on Anticipation Energy
I’ve had a lot of waiting in recent months. Starting a new role, waiting for permissions and workload. Waiting for updates from my institution on completion of my doctorate. And here in Toastmasters, waiting for news of ILC nominations. With all this time thinking about waiting, I have realized I want to make it worth it. To convert anticipation energy into something useful, like writing this piece!
Dashboard Anticipation and Actions
I remember waiting for Dashboard updates as a District leader. In my time zone, it was lunchtime when the numbers updated, showing our progress towards club growth, membership and excellence goals. Anticipation was in play then too. What else could we do to nudge those numbers up? Help clubs get over the charter line? Encourage new members? Our anticipation converted into fabulous results for our District.
As an International Director, I saw District leaders in my Region waiting and pouncing on new dashboard results, turning anticipation into action. I was proud of each District; most were Distinguished or better, and they all raised their game.
My Wishes for You
If you are in the waiting zone too, I wish you wonderful anticipation energy, ready to make great things happen, whatever the results, whenever your time comes.
