Have you ever had one of those moments when you hit a brick wall? You know one of those big, huge, gnarly, stop you dead in your tracks kind of walls that seem to go on forever.

I hit ones of those walls head-on not too long ago. Normally (based on past experience),the crappy feeling of that wall would have caused frustration and angst, which would have led to lots of head banging to try and jar the bricks loose. Instead, this time I tried something different.

This time I took some deep breaths, listened to my gut instincts, and just rested. I understood that being up against that brick wall was just where I needed to be.

During my time sat against the wall I was able to see that I am doing the right things, I am on the right path, and big things are about to unfold. So this little respite allowed me to reflect on where I am and where I am headed. It allowed me to gather up my energy for the big stuff I am creating and it saved me from a major headache.

Wow, I think I like respites rather than brick imprints on my forehead. ;) And the next time a brick wall appears, rather than see it as a huge obstacle, I think I will look at it as a chance to take a break and reflect.