On Patience

February 7, 2013 7 Comments

Only one full month into 2013 and my word for the year already daunts me.

PATIENCE

As a Libra I strive for balance. I hate when things are unfair, out of order, or plain “off.” As a child of the millennial generation I prefer instant gratification and automatic functioning everything.

Here in the beginning of February, I find myself stuck.

There are certain desires I have for my life and I know that “only good things come with time” or whatever that cliche says. But the Right Now Vicki living in the present tires of waiting. In horrible metaphor land: I want to lick the bowl before the cookies are done baking. I want to glimpse into the near-perfect life I imagine for myself and Mike.

Of course I am trying to help things along, but sometimes you can only do so much before you have to simply put it out to the universe/world/powers that be and let the chips fall where they may.

Or I just want to w(h)ine and for things to go my way.

Picture me with my hands on my hips and saying “harumph.”

And now to apologize for my rant, cute pictures of an English Bulldog puppy which have nothing to do with anything:

You get that big dog, little puppy!

I’ll continue going after bigger things with gusto, as well.

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http://ktmade.blogspot.com Katie @ ktmade

Hey, I know that dog park! Adorable photos.
You’re not alone with the patience bit. Very brave to make it your one word. I find impatience is one of my most annoying vices. My only wisdom is to breathe through it and try to remember other times when what you wanted took its sweet time but turned out great.
- http://CrowningVictoria.com/ CrowndVic
  
  That is sage advice. I will definitely try that. And calling impatience a vice is also wise. Maybe if I think of it that way, I can combat it better. Breathing!
http://profiles.google.com/heartonhomestead Jessica Trimble

Sending you hugs and love my friend. I have zero patience so I know how hard it can be!
- http://CrowningVictoria.com/ CrowndVic
  
  Blerg. As Dori would say, “Just keep swimming,” right?
Ali

Awww hon, I know. *hugs*

Good things come to those who wait and all that, but it’s hard to be patient when you feel like you’ve already done your fair share (and then some) of waiting.

But don’t feel guilty about taking to your blog to express yourself. You are a beautiful soul whether you are happy, sad, disappointed, elated, inebriated or sober (and everything in between). As my grandma would say – this too shall pass. And while she never did explain why whatever ‘this’ is was so lame in the interrum, it always has.

*moar hugs*
- http://CrowningVictoria.com/ CrowndVic
  
  Your grandma was a wise woman, as are you. I’m so thankful you’re in my life!
Ada Igoe

Hey, puppy pictures always help, right?! Patience is a very difficult virtue. When I get down on the present state of things, I try to keep the big picture in mind. Usually by thinking of how where I am and what I’m doing will help me reach my long term goals, I can shake my funk. After all, “the race is long and in the end, it’s with yourself.”

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