Archive for April 26th, 2008
Patience…
“Patience is a Virtue”…
So, if you are even still reading this, and not rolling your eyes…Congratulations!! You have just shown a certain amount of patience with not only me, but yourself also. Yes, you can have patience with yourself also!! In fact, having patience with yourself is key if you don’t want to constantly be frustrated on a daily basis. Life: it doesn’t always cooperate does it? Opposition happens; as they say, and often gets in our way when trying to complete the most mundane and menial of tasks on a day-to-day basis. So this is where that virtue would come in handy; having patience can at the very least help you to have a bit of a sense of humor when dealing with things that are out of your control rears it’s ugly head when trying to complete a task that is important to you. And it is these tasks that are most likely that will be interrupted but ‘opposition’ so, it is best just to have a little more patience in these dealings then really any other one you may take on in any given daily routine.
Now, when dealing with other people, it is almost just as essential to have patience because you most certainly can not control the actions and thoughts of others; no matter how hard you try or want to, it just physically can not be done, to your satisfaction of course. So, it is best to just not view that as a possibility and practice a little patience in their abilities and talents and go with the flow. You’ll not only be a little more happier, but, most likely a little more healthier also, as you won’t be stressing the small stuff; and certainly not what you can not control.
So, why am I talking about this you may ask? Well, simple; in today’s rush here and rush there world, people have sort of forgotten what a little thing like patience can do. Most people see me and they ask why or how can I be so patient on occasions when most wouldn’t; and I just tell them that what would be the result or benefit of getting all riled up when something doesn’t happen right when I need it to? Will it happen faster? Not usually; and most of the time, not to the quality that is needed either. So, I resubmit the question back to you/them; “Why or how would I want to have patience?” I think if you give it some thought, and have some patience with yourself; you’ll figure out the answer to that one all on your own!
Thanks for reading, and have a little patience; the next post will be soon! 
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Sunny Weather
Sunshine in my Soul
So, it finally is a little warmer here and very bright outside; I’m thinking, wow, it is about time!! Whenever it is warmer and sunshiny outside, it warms my soul a little also. I think because it brightens every dark nook and cranny that possibly could be lurking about, and it chases the winter blues far away.
This also gets me to thinking that there are ways we can each have ‘sunshine in our souls‘ even on the darkest night in the middle of winter; or on the brightest, warmest sunshiniest day of mid-summer. All we have to do, is go outside ourself; do something selfless. Something that does not require anything in return, not even necessarily a verbal ‘thank you’. When we do these things to one another, most of the time, we feel a sense of accomplishment, and that is usually something to each and every one of us. Also, we tend to forget, that when we do these things for others without the smallest hint of a thought of anything in return, we generally get intangible things in return ten fold. We may not even know they are things as a result of the original service act we provided in the first place. Also, these things don’t need to be even overt and openly noticed, a lot of times, it is the quiet acts of kindness that garner the most appreciation of all. To see a bright, wide grin/smile of gratitude often is plenty for the person giving of them self without hesitation.
Something else to think about in pursuit of gaining that ’sunshine’ for your soul. Politeness; everybody wants it, but no one seems willing to generate it them self. This brings to mind the phrase “Kindness begets kindness“; as well as the Golden Rule I eluded to in an earlier post. People seem to forget these things we have all been taught since the time we were all learning how to walk and talk. People are always in such a hurry nowadays to get to the next thing, that they forget that this is one of the best tools in their arsenal to get things done quicker when dealing with others. So many people decide not to do a task for another because they feel unappreciated simply because the other person was either down right rude, or, they just weren’t very polite at all…the ‘please’ and thank you’ does go along way to make someone feel comfortable and willing to do whatever it is you have asked of them. So why not do that? Why is it that people forget the one sure way to enhance your chances of getting exactly what you want? Do you think it shows weakness? In my book, it is most definitely a strength!! It shows your rearing, that you are a kind person, and that you care about what it is that you are wanting out of life and whatever it is that you are needing. Not to mention that whenever you use this tool, does it not bring a lightness to the other persons face? Why wouldn’t anyone want that? I know I would! No matter what it was I was wanting from that person. And it matters not whether you are in person, or online or even on the phone, just knowing within yourself that you portrayed yourself in the best possible light by being kind and polite should make you feel good about yourself; thus giving yourself your own ray of sunshine for your own soul! Who wouldn’t want that?? I say we all want it, so think about this…two major ways to have ‘sunshine in your soul‘…providing selfless service to others, and being polite and kind to one another.
Thanks for reading, now please have a nice day.
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