Earlier on today I was thinking about how much patience we have all had to try to learn from the outset of this crisis.
First over the shortages caused by panic buying.
Then a whole new way of shopping, waiting in often long queues to enter supermarkets.
When trying to access online services, there are further inevitable long queues when needing to contact someone, or to get slots for online grocery deliveries.
Finally the big elephant that's in everyone's room. "When will all of this end".
Impatience happens when we can't control a situation. Patience comes when we accept we can't have that control and actively agree to wait in the present moment, instead of chasing after an instant solution.
It's a fast-paced world overall, so I count myself lucky to have lived for a long time in the Caribbean, where I learned the real art of patience. People live a long time in the Caribbean. And they have far much patience too. There's probably a connection.
I learned my patience there, standing in places like banks where the game of cricket being shown on the TVs provided, might get as much attention from the teller, as you. I could either fight it, and end up frustrated, because nothing would change just for me, or accept that I needed to mould myself around a whole different way of thinking. You could always spot a holiday-maker at the bank or in restaurants, trying to dance a tango when the rest of the population was doing a waltz.
Anyway, with all of that in mind, here's my quotation today.
“Patience is not the ability to wait, but the ability to keep a good attitude while waiting.” Anonymous
Hope that helps, and I hope you all enjoy today. ☀️
That’s such a great quote Callendersgal and one I can certainly learn from. I’m so used to doing things when I want to, going shopping, for a coffee etc but now that’s all changed. I have to adapt and I am if slowly.
It’s so humbling to see the NHS staff and others trying to do their best for everyone day in day out. Putting themselves at risk. When this is over we must remember them all and never take them for granted.
We have a delivery slot for Sainsbury’s for Good Friday which is amazing.
Wow sassy59, cause for great celebration to get your Sainsburys slot!
It is humbling to see all those NHS front line and ancillary staff soldiering on selflessly, with all their own fears for their own and their families' safety.
Saturday's been a really nice day, although it's been spent in the usual (for now) situation. I'm learning daily to be happy for the small things and to take time in tiny chunks as less frustrations seem to arise that way.
Hope you've enjoyed Saturday and will have a good Sunday too. I can imagine you outside in your lovely garden now, while we are enjoying this glorious weather, (even if only through the window). 😃
Thank you for your kind reply Callendersgal. We’ve had a lovely day abs I’m determined to just calm myself down. Online grocery shopping is ok and I’m doing my best. Xxxx
I think it's a process isn't it sassy59. Takes a long time to unlearn all the habits we've acquired over the years. Got to learn anew and learn not to be too afraid at the same time. It's a tall order. But I think you are doing a great job of keeping a lid on it all. And we can't be brave and cheerful all of the time. We can only do our best! 🙏
What a great quote and very apt for this crisis. I hope that we learn about our effect on nature and on each other. I hope we do not go back to our old ways of destroying nature and not respecting all of those key workers. Shop Assistants Carers and NHS staff etc have been take for granted and undervalued for too long.
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A Quotation for Tuesday 31st March 2020
