Masterful Mindsets ~ Practice Patience
“Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
Question:
When was the last time you slowed down? When was the last time you just got quiet and still, enjoyed the present moment and paid attention to what was going on around you? Do you have patience with yourself? With others? Do you have patience when working on a project or in the pursuit of your dreams? Or do you get impatient and give up too soon?
Action Challenge:
I get it, sometimes it’s hard to have patience. I’m guilty of not always having patience myself. And I’m guessing you can probably relate.
Everyone is in a hurry to get to the next big thing. We all push on but rarely do we take the time to sit quietly and be still. Rarely do we take the time to just be present and observe life around us. It’s so easy to want things to happen quickly. We live in an instant gratification society. But sometimes, fulfilling a dream takes patience and perseverance.
Too often, people just give up when things don’t happen as quickly as they’d like them to. It’s easier to let go of a dream then to persist and be patient with the pursuit of it. Yet some dreams and visions require patience and perseverance. Do you have a dream like that?
My challenge for you this week is to practice patience. Quiet yourself, be still, be present and observe. Look around at the beauty of nature and all that surrounds you. Mostly be patient… with yourself, with others, with a project or a dream. Don’t give up, just have patience. Know that with persistent action, perseverance and patience, any dream can become a reality. Practice Patience!
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