"Why is patience so important? Because it makes us pay attention." ~Paulo Coelho
The Beautiful Human exercises patience.
The wise ones that have walked before us have shared that
patience is an important virtue.
However, for a great many, this positive character trait is substituted
for its opposite: Impatience.
We have all had our share of being impatient from time to time. However, when taken to the extreme, adverse consequences could result, such as abusive language, violent behavior, and road rage.
If you are running late for work, it doesn't make sense to curse the drivers on the road; they have nothing to do with you waking up late. Weaving in and out of traffic at breakneck speeds, risking your life and the lives of others, is not worth a couple of minutes you might gain. A thoughtful person will consider the safety of others and accept the fact that they will be late for work.
If you are planning to shop or go out to eat, it is
important to note that you may have to wait in long lines. Allow yourself extra time. It doesn't help the situation to complain or
yell at the employees.
What I have discovered from my personal experience is that impatience is a sign to slow down. If I am being impatient and wanting things to happen fast, I have noticed that things would move much slower. The lesson is to relax, exercise patience, and allow things to unfold naturally.
The Beautiful Human knows that the good things come to those
who wait.
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