For those of you who know me, would you describe me as someone who is impulsive? Or spontaneous? In either case, I've always known I've had very little patience. While a good friend used to tell me patience was his last virtue, I knew mine was long gone. When I want something, I want it now. In most cases it's not a huge problem. I went on couple of week long vacations to Mexico and Canada on a week's notice. Both turned out to be great trips. The offer on the house I recently bought was made immediately after the viewing and after only 2 days of looking in general. So far I'm happy and no regrets.
Once in a blue moon though, being impatient has put me in an undesireable situation. Although the risks are always calculated, it's hard to take into account the unknown and the irrationality of emotions. I've never been much into self-improvement, but I thought maybe it's time I learned to be patient. After all, good things come to those who wait... right? As I wrote this though, I thought in the back of my mind that those who wait will get hit by a bus tomorrow and miss out. I think I'm doomed to a life of impatience.
What do you think? Patience - is it good to have? Or overrated?
well, it's really hard to tell. Patience is something that I want to have (being my last virtue, haha), but I think I have a little too warm blood for that. When I have problems with patience, I need distraction - this helps a little bit :). So - good luck in finding a proper distractions, Di! :)
ReplyDeleteYou have more patience then you think. Keep in mind your decision to come back to VA and to finish something you started. Though you think you don't have patience, in actuality you have a fair desire to finish or do something that you want. Patience is when you take the time to do those things. Impatience is when you do something else or compromise what you want because you don't want to spend the time......
ReplyDeleteFor the most part, don't you usually end up with what you want?
I hope all is well. Let us know when you are coming into to town. Let's do some sushi/sashimi :)