"Patience is a virtue." Developing patience, however, takes time and doesn't come easily for most. The March visiting teaching message is: "The Attributes of Jesus Christ: Long-suffering and Patient."
Thanks for the patience, and the opportunity to develop that trait.
A railroad switch point on the tracks at the Golden Spike National Historic Park There is a lot I don't know. I don't know who will lead the United States for the next four years (at the time I'm composing this post, that hasn't been determined yet.) I don't know when covid cases will stop rising in my state and start decreasing. I don't know how challenging situations will turn out. There is much uncertainty in life. Living in limbo-land is hard. It's emotionally exhausting. It can be immobilizing. My body seems to think chocolate is the answer, but I know that isn't a long-term solution. What do I need in times like these? I need to REMEMBER . 1. R esilience. People are resilient. I am resilient. I'm thankful for resilience. 2. " E ach Life That Touches Ours for Good." So many people, both those I know in "real life," and those I have only met virtually, have taught me, encouraged me, and been examples to me. I'm thankful
Ah... it DOES take practice. Cassidy always tells me I have a lot more practicing to do on this very thing. LOL
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I LOVE that quote Kristi!!
I think most people could benefit from more practice--I know I can!
DeleteIsn't that quote great? Though English isn't his first language, Dieter Uchtdorf seems to have a way with words.
Yes, something I admit I need more of :))
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DeleteWe're all four year olds inside, aren't we? Is it my turn? Is it my turn? Can I go now? Can I do it? I want a turn! I want to go next!
ReplyDelete(Can you tell I just got home from preschool?!)
Well, especially if it was Big Wheel Day!
DeletePatience is a lesson that is really hard for young children to learn. Amara is often so anxious to tell me something that she doesn't even hear what I am saying.
ReplyDeleteAnd it isn't that easy for adults, sometimes, either!
Delete(aka 'acceptance'… and what a remarkably difficult process for something that is, at it's heart, very simple.) (My favorite author, Carlos Castaneda, has a term, 'the Path with Heart'… which (I believe) refers to engaging life without fear or reservations, knowing that the things beyond our control are a part of the whole and not, as often we react, personally aimed at me… the acceptance of this goes a long way (for me) to approaching the sentiment in your message.)
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The phrase "eternal perspective" comes to mind.
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