The Philosophy of Waiting

Studying for a PhD is a profound affirmation of the philosophy of waiting in life. This course of study demands not only intellectual persistence but also the ability to wait out setbacks and incremental growth, just as one would do with the practice of waiting with intention.

Each experiment, each revision, and each unplanned detour is a reminder that growth is often incremental. Patience allows one to appreciate the nuances of research—where every delay or setback is an opportunity for deeper understanding and clarification of ideas.

Doing a PhD, in this sense, is not just a degree one wants to have but a process of personal and scholarly transformation, where the gain is as much in the process as in the final achievement.