Your delay isn’t about timing. It’s about avoidance.
We often say *“It’s not the right time.”* And on the surface, it sounds wise. Mature. Strategic.
But what if the timing isn’t the real issue?
What if the delay is not about the world being out of sync—but about *you* avoiding something you’re not ready to face?
We like to think we’re waiting for clarity, or resources, or a perfect sign. But often, we’re just avoiding discomfort. Avoiding rejection. Avoiding the weight of actually becoming who we say we want to be.
Timing becomes a convenient shield. It lets us stay in the familiar while appearing thoughtful. It gives us permission to pause without admitting we’re afraid. Because to say *“I’m not ready”* feels softer than *“I’m avoiding.”*
Avoidance isn’t always loud. It can look like research. Planning. Waiting for the “right” circumstances. But deep down, there's a difference between preparation and postponement. One moves you forward. The other keeps you safely circling the edge of the life you want.
Imagine standing at the edge of a cold lake. You know the water will feel shocking. You tell yourself you’re waiting for the sun to rise a little higher. For the wind to calm. For the moment to *feel right*. But really—you’re just scared to jump. You’re bargaining with hesitation.
We do the same thing with our dreams. We stand at the edge, looking for signs. But deep down, we already know.
It’s not about the market. Not about whether Mercury is in retrograde. Not about whether your schedule clears up next month.
It’s about the part of you that fears what will be asked of you once you begin.
And that’s okay.
Fear is human. So is resistance. But naming it matters. Because until you stop calling your delay “divine timing,” you won’t realize the doorway has been open all along.
Let’s take an example.
Someone wants to start writing. They’ve talked about it for years. They have notebooks, voice memos, and “writing days” blocked on their calendar. But nothing ever gets finished. They say they’re waiting for inspiration. For a better routine. For things to slow down.
But beneath all of that? Fear of being seen. Fear of writing something real. Fear that their words won’t live up to the weight of their longing.
It’s not about time. It’s about vulnerability.
Until they name what they’re avoiding, no amount of planning will move the needle.
Avoidance is like a fog. It doesn’t yell—it lingers. It blurs the edges of what we really want, until we start to believe it was never that urgent in the first place.
But clarity begins with honesty. When you call your delay what it really is—*a pause to protect you from discomfort*—you reclaim your power.
You don’t have to force anything. You just have to stop pretending you're waiting.
The lake will still be cold. The first step will still feel tender. But once you move, life moves with you.
And the beautiful part?
Once avoidance is seen, it starts to loosen its grip. Not because fear disappears, but because your truth becomes louder than your resistance.
So next time you tell yourself, *“I’m waiting for the right time,”* pause.
And ask: *Is it timing I’m trusting? Or avoidance I’m obeying?*
One keeps you circling.
The other sets you free.
Chief Editor
Tal Gur is an author, founder, and impact-driven entrepreneur at heart. After trading his daily grind for a life of his own daring design, he spent a decade pursuing 100 major life goals around the globe. His journey and most recent book, The Art of Fully Living, has led him to found Elevate Society.
