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.
We’ve all heard the phrase “every cloud has a silver lining" and 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:
Clouds at work, when things keep sliding downhill no matter how hard you hustle.
Clouds at home, when a partner’s behavior is downright unacceptable.
Cloud with life - no examples needed.
Where’s the “good” during those times? Sure, we might still pay the bills, sneak in a mini get away, get together with friends for coffee, or go yo a movie. But what about the frustration, stress, and feeling of overwhelm? That doesn’t magically vanish - unless you take action to address it.
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 during these moments—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 i.e. “What’s wrong with me? What did I do wrong?”
Intellect loves this game, but intellect is recycled thought, and what we think about is usually part of the problem.
Enter Wisdom. Not book-smart wisdom, but 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 my WIT, solutions show up. And—surprise—they actually work.
Do I always do this? Nope. Sometimes I avoid. Sometimes I blame. Sometimes I’d rather binge YouTube kitten videos 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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