Inspiration batting practice

I feel like the past few months have been an ongoing spiritual tutoring session, during the "birthing" phase of creating my online resort. One thing I've noticed is that inspiration (thankfully) doesn't just dump on you like a big tsunami. It pours in slowly, as capacity to handle it expands and as we demonstrate our willingness to act on it. 

I like to think of it like how a kid learns to hit a baseball/softball.

The small child doesn't start out in a batting cage, with balls being hurled at high speeds toward their head. That would be bad.

They (usually) don't even start out with a coach or parent pitching to them. 

They typically begin by putting the ball on a tee. The ball is there, waiting for them to hit it whenever they're ready. This gives them a chance to master the motion of swinging and hearing the crack of the bat making contact with the ball. 

Next comes coach/parent pitch, where the ball is thrown at a gentle, manageable speed, directly from a person they know and trust. The pitcher makes friendly eye contact and assures them they can do it. The ball floats right over the plate (ideally), and the batter swings with confidence -- needing a bit more skill than they did with the tee, but with plenty of room for learning.

Inspiration is the same way. We start out with things that are pretty much spelled out for us. Then, as our confidence grows, we promote to clear and simple invitations that are a little bit more challenging, but not by much. As our skills and confidence grow, we begin to collaborate on a deeper level as we learn what to watch/listen for and how the Spirit speaks to us. Sometimes we swing and miss (or neglect to swing altogether), but that doesn't mean we've lost all chances of ever getting another pitch. As long as we're at the plate, there's always another one coming.

I'm by no means a master, but I have truly enjoyed the experience of learning to hear the whisperings and "what ifs" of the Spirit during this process. I feel like, together, we'll make some seriously beautiful base hits, doubles, and even a few home runs happen. 

Have you experienced this? I'd love to hear your story.