Forget Silver Linings—Bring on the WIT
- sacredspace808
- Nov 12, 2012
- 2 min read
Updated: 4 days ago
Clouds don’t always sparkle. But when we trade judgment for wisdom, intuition, and truth (aka WIT), we just might find the brightest lining of all.
Every Cloud… Really?
We’ve all heard the phrase “every cloud has a silver lining.” It’s usually served with a side of optimism— “find the good in every situation.”
But let’s be honest. Sometimes the clouds just look like… clouds.
Think about it:
At work, when things keep sliding downhill no matter how hard you hustle.
At home, when a partner’s behavior is downright unacceptable.
Where’s the “good” in that? Sure, we might still pay the bills or sneak in a vacation, but the frustration, stress, and feelings? They don’t magically vanish.
My Old Trick: PAUSE
For years, I leaned on a tool called PAUSE: Perceive, Ask, Understand, Strategize, Evaluate.
Sounds solid, right? Except—it never really worked.
Why? Because I was using it to ask, “What’s wrong with me? What did I do wrong?” Not exactly a confidence booster.
The Real Shift
What helped was noticing what I was actually thinking and feeling—without judgment. When I did that, I could release negativity and come from strength instead of blame.
Here’s the thing:
Perception? Shaped by our past—beliefs, memories, experiences. Basically, full of judgment.
Most of us skip Ask and dive into Understand—but our “understanding” is filtered through those same judgments.
Intellect loves this game, but intellect = recycled thought. And thoughts are usually part of the problem.
Enter Wisdom. Not book-smart wisdom—internalized knowing. That quiet voice that says, “You’ve been here before. You know what to do. Trust yourself.”
Instead of PAUSE, I now lean on WIT: Wisdom, Intuition, Truth.
When I follow WIT, the strategies show up. And—surprise—they actually work.
Do I always do this? Nope. Sometimes I avoid. Sometimes I blame. Sometimes I’d rather binge Netflix than sort out my feelings.
But even noticing that is progress. Because change doesn’t start when we’re perfect. It starts right where we are—messy, imperfect, but aware.
That’s the Silver Lining - The silver lining isn’t pretending everything’s fine. It’s knowing we can clear out the old junk, turn on the tap, and let fresh water flow in.
That, my friends, is worth celebrating. 🌤️
💡 Your Turn
What’s your take? Have you ever found wisdom hiding in a cloudy moment? Drop your thoughts in the comments—I’d love to hear from you!
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