Barbara B
We want results and we want them fast! We live in the age of the instant product. We have instant soup, instant tea, instant photos….pretty well instant anything. We know that the quality suffers, but we are willing to sacrifice that for quick results, and time and effort saved.
We forget that certain things cannot be rushed. To grow to maturity as a human being is the job of a lifetime. To build a good relationship with someone takes time. To get to know and understand one’s children takes time. To overcome our bad traits and weaknesses takes time.
Our age could also be called the age of the push button. All we have to do is press a button or turn a switch and things happen.
Many of today’s labour-saving devices are good. They take some of the monotony and drudgery out of life and work. But there is a danger in living in the world of the push button. The push button encourages the minimum effort, the least cost, the shortcut approach to everything. It may lure us into always seeking the easy option, even when there is no easy option – at least not if we want the genuine article. Why bother to visit that old or sick person if you can phone them?
Besides, the old problems remain in the age of the push button. There is the problem of bringing up our children well. There is no magic switch for that. There is the problem of acquiring a skill. There is no button you can press that will make that happen painlessly. In other words, for some things there are no shortcuts.You see your little baby and you know that things are mostly beyond your control. The one thing you want to see happen- that your child will grow up to be a wonderful healthy adult- you cannot do anything about. All you can do is wait in patience and hope that no unforeseen ill or injury happens that impacts on their progress.
Patience and hope are not easy virtues. Yet life calls for these virtues. Some people think they must always be up and doing – as if everything depended on them. They are unable to take time out, to let things be, to trust, to be patient, to be humble, to wait.
We should learn patience from watching nature. Things take time to grow. And they take time to ripen. Nature doesn’t take shortcuts. All the seasons are needed.
We need all the seasons too. Nothing is wasted.
Our job is to sow the seed. Any farmer will tell you that. If we do the right thing, the harvest will come. But can we be patient, can we wait, can we trust?
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As a mom, it’s easy to become stressed and overwhelmed. You’re constantly putting other people’s needs before your own, and it can feel like you’re always playing catch-up. But practicing patience can help reduce this stress. When you’re patient, you’re better able to take things in stride, and you’re less likely to get frustrated by setbacks or delays. This can help you feel calmer and more in control, even in the midst of chaos.
Good communication is essential to any healthy relationship, but it can be especially challenging when you’re dealing with kids. They’re still learning how to express themselves, and they often don’t have the same emotional regulation skills that adults do. As a result, conflicts can arise easily, leading to frustration and negative interactions. But when you practice patience, you’re better able to listen to your children, understanding and empathizing with their needs. This can lead to more positive communication and stronger relationships.
One of the biggest challenges of being a mom is juggling all the different tasks and responsibilities that come with it. It can be hard to know where to start, and it’s easy to get sidetracked by distractions or unexpected events. But if you’re patient, you’re able to take a step back and prioritize more effectively. You’re better able to identify what’s most important, and you’re less likely to get bogged down by the details. This can help you feel more in control and productive, even when things get overwhelming.
As moms, we often put a lot of pressure on ourselves to be perfect. We want to be there for our kids, manage our households, excel at work, and still find time for self-care and personal growth. It’s a tall order, and it’s easy to feel like we’re falling short. But practicing patience can help boost our self-confidence. When we’re patient with ourselves and others, we’re more likely to see our own strengths and successes. We’re also less likely to beat ourselves up when things don’t go according to plan. This can help us feel more confident and capable, even when life gets challenging.
Finally, cultivating patience can help us develop a sense of gratitude for the things we have, even when life is hard. When we’re patient, we’re better able to see and appreciate the good things in our lives, even when they’re small. This can help us feel more content and fulfilled, and it can inspire us to stay positive and hopeful, even in tough times.
As a busy mom, it’s easy to feel like patience is the last thing you have time for. But just a little bit of patience can go a long way. By practicing patience, you’re better able to reduce stress, communicate more positively, prioritize more effectively, boost your self-confidence, and cultivate gratitude. And ultimately, these benefits can help you feel more in control, more capable, and more fulfilled as a mom. So the next time you’re feeling rushed or frazzled, take a deep breath, slow down, and remember: patience is a virtue.
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