Patience

We’d all like to think of ourselves as calm, patient, unflappable people with the ability to wait quietly when need be. But the truth is, we all experience situations that make us feel anxious and impatient. Whether we’re anticipating some potentially life-changing news or just sitting in standstill traffic, every one of us has times when we itch so badly for something to happen that the waiting feels almost unbearable. If life came with a remote control, we’d press the fast-forward button to find out what happens. It’s in these times that we have to remind ourselves faster isn’t always better. As the saying goes, good things come to those who wait. If we rush through our lives to get to the “important” bits, we’ll miss out on some truly beautiful moments along the way. Patience is also crucial within our relationships. The ability to keep our cool and show understanding when we feel annoyed or even angry with the people we love doesn’t only preserve our relationships; it transforms them. yeremiah@aol.com Yeremiah Hardt