“No great thing is created suddenly. There must be time. Give your best and always be kind.” (Epictetus, Greek philosopher)
What do YOU think of patience? If you are one of the few who can give a “seed” (i.e. whatever is going on in your life) all the time it needs to grow properly - no matter how long it takes – you are a lucky person indeed. Most people wish they could achieve success overnight, obtain what they desire in a short time. Unfortunately, things don’t usually go this way, and the result is disappointment, frustration, sometimes even depression.
This reminds me of a well-known joke.
A man is praying: “Dear God, please…please, give me patience. But I WANT IT NOW!!!”
Does it ring a bell? Spare just a couple of minutes to think about your usual attitude in your everyday life. You might make an interesting discovery.
When I began to seriously examine some of the ways, attitudes and behaviours I used to have in total UNawareness, a lot of hidden “stuff” started coming up to the surface of my counsciousness. Only when you become aware of what is going on inside of you, can you start making changes, if you think you need to, and choose to do so. This goes for any other second-class virtue you might have not paid enough attention to (Which ones could they be?). It’s all to your own benefit, anyway, nobody else’s!! But…Who knows? Others might feel encouraged to follow your example.
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