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Why Patience Is a Virtue: Finding Peace, Clarity, and Strength
- Fernando Albert
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The virtue of patience: The amazing benefits of not constantly rushing
Maybe you are always in a rush and can't wait for so many things that it is so, so crazy. Maybe even you like it, but have you stepped aside a second and thought about the virtue of patience and its many benefits?
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Going back to how positive it is to have a calm mindset versus rushing through life like a maniac. Sometimes, you don't have another choice, especially if you work in a harsh, competitive environment, but you need to learn to know when to slow down.
The Meaning Behind “Patience is a Virtue”
In today's society, where rushing is becoming more and more prevalent every day, the virtue of patience is becoming an elusive concept for many people. I can easily tell how people have grown impatient over these last 10 years, for literally everything. Do you relate?
Maybe you want everything asap, and right now, but don't you think that sometimes, things take their time? Nature takes its time to grow food; the Principle of Rhythm keeps everything moving in the Universe, but at the pace it has always gone, in perfect balance.
If you purchase an item, why do you need it today or tomorrow? Can't you wait until next week? You just had the idea, and you are growing frustrated already because it's not coming as fast as you want.
One easy example you can relate to: you are stuck in traffic, nowhere to go but keep going, a few meters at a time, driving with one pedal... the gas pedal... what is that?? Awful, right? Well, it could be, but will all cars suddenly vanish away? No, they won't! So, why instead of revving the engine and wasting gas while you rage, do you play some nice tunes and dance a little? You will raise your vibrations and make it home in a better mood!
The benefits of having a calm mindset
You know the symptoms of being impatient: your heart races, your vibrations decrease, you become more vulnerable, your blood pressure rises, your body generates cortisol, the stress molecule, and possibly your emotions turn to frustration. I bet you know this well, yet you might continue to be impatient. So, check out where the virtue of patience shines:
- Clear decision-making. Let's say that you have to decide on something important in your life, for example, buying a vehicle. Perhaps you see a nice car that you want, and it's available to drive out from the door; however, there is a far better option for you, but you will have to wait for its delivery. Or perhaps, you must shop for more cars, and you neglect yourself from getting a car more aligned with your needs.
- Improved health. This one is a no-brainer; when you stress, you are sort of "speeding up your system," and doing this constantly not only exhausts you unnecessarily but even trains your system to be in this state often, called anxiety. When you have a calmer approach to things, your circulation and breathing will be more relaxed, and you will feel better overall, with better emotions.
- Avoiding impulse actions. Imagine the situation where you need to make a decision, but it is not even something immediate. Or perhaps someone says something that sounds challenging to you. If you have a more analytical mind and a calm approach here, you will take the right decision by, for example, understanding clearly that what someone said wasn't challenging to you at all. You avoid conflict, and this is very positive.
- Emotional strength in adversity. This is a powerful one... when you face adversity, you need to invest time and even take a side turn, and this can be frustrating, especially if you weren't counting on it. If you pitch it hard and tackle it headfirst with the rightful strategy instead of trying to get it done fast, you will resolve this, and you can only do this when you are more of a patient analyzer rather than simply rushing through it.
- A better approach to negative situations. No one likes having to go to an official building to submit paperwork. Especially with the convenience of information technology, come on! But it is a hard truth, and these places are as slow as they can get. You know you have to go, so you can prepare yourself some nice music and, for example, a nice title to read. Your health will appreciate it, and it will not be an awful morning.
You can see how easy it is to improve a few things in your life, and all thanks to the virtue of patience. It is not difficult to implement patience in your life; a big part of this is you deciding to step towards a calmer mindset.
Practicing Patience in Relationships
A big virtue of patience is the capability to build strong relationships with solid foundations and without skipping necessary steps. To build a relationship takes a long time; if you think about it, the entire life of the relationship stands. Two different people will experience life differently, so a cornerstone here for cohabitating is to always be patient with the other person.
For example, one foundation in a relationship is communication, and with communication, I mean two beings that understand each other. Two angry humans arguing about who is right are not communicating; that would be rushing into assumptions, something avoidable with patience. Even during sex and intimacy in general, lack of communication will develop into a problem/trauma... so if there is something you don't like in bed, bring it up!
Thoughtful reaction is another virtue of patience, because while you feel a strong call to retaliate, perhaps you are retaliating wrongfully, either by not being right or simply because it's not the best choice now. Instead, carefully listening and investing patience in analyzing the situation will always lead to better results. In the long term, it will significantly pay off; give it a try!
Daily Practice to Cultivate Patience
I could keep going on more reasons why the virtue of patience is key to becoming part of your life, but I'd say, why don't you give it a try?" Don't go for the hardest thing, but one that requires some doable effort.
For most things, the above statement is quite real. For example, to win a race, you only have to do two things while it is happening: take one step at a time and be faster than your opponents. That's it! The second will require training, but the first one, well, it's only one step after another. This is the best way for daily practice to cultivate patience; let's check them out.
- Try with small situations that frustrate you. Let's say you don't like to wait in line. Don't go to the doctor or a governmental building to try this; instead, try this at the grocery store or perhaps when waiting to order something to eat. Give yourself a chance to review something mentally during this short 5-10 minute wait, and you will see it pay off when you "stop to think" while you get your food.
- Taking one step at a time. Similar to what I said above, take one little step, the easiest one, and see yourself accomplishing it. From here, you only need to take the next step, and then the next one, the next one, and the next one until you solve your problem and meet your results.
- Asking the right questions. This is an important one, and it applies both to other people in case of a confrontation (before making assumptions) or asking yourself these during introspection times. You will feel that this enables your virtue of patience in many situations, because you will learn that it pays off.
- Living in the now. You knew this one was likely to come, but I mean it. Apply what you learned from the past, instead of dwelling on it, focus on the present, and make sure you give it all, because this way, you guarantee a positive future that you don't even need to think about (let alone worry) about it.
Remember that practicing gratitude is a fantastic way to increase your capability of cultivating patience. Take a look over the small things, and you will find out how easy it is to be grateful. Even a moment where you smile and have a good laugh is worth projecting gratitude to.
Conclusion
It is clear, if you think about it, life flows better with patience, especially living in this society where no one can have everything instantly or exactly as they want. Keep in mind that you will enjoy life if you don't stress so much over it.
Embracing uncertainty with grace and strength is key to wellness and well-being. Life is full of uncertainties. Keep in mind, it doesn't matter how solid everything in your life is; the only guarantee is that death will arrive. Especially for what you cannot control, make sure you do your best, and you project your best intentions for readiness if it becomes necessary.
FAQ
Q: What does “patience is a virtue” really mean?
A: "Patience is a virtue" means that you handle stressful or heavily delayed situations without losing your temper and have a calm approach to them.
Q: How can patience help in emotionally difficult situations?
A: The virtue of patience shines in emotionally difficult situations because you and other people can think everything through without adding pressure or negative emotions that can only worsen or even ruin everything.
Q: Why is patience important in relationships?
A: Each person is a universe; two people together are not the same, and the best way to learn how to dance between both personalities is by being patient. This will avoid several negative situations that otherwise could trigger.
Q: What are the emotional benefits of being patient?
A: Some of the best emotional benefits of being patient go straight to reduced stress, a calmer mind yielding better mental health and resilience, as well as increased life satisfaction resulting from better relationships.
Q: How does gratitude increase patience?
A: A simple example of how "gratitude increases patience" is, for example, with a flight delay to your vacation destination. Instead of focusing on how late the plane is, focus on how amazing these vacations will be and how much you are looking forward to getting there. The wait will ease, and you will not be starting your vacations already frustrated.
Q: Can patience reduce impulsive decisions and addictions?
A: Patience reduces addictions by the simple fact that you will be able to wait for the right time, getting better results without having to overdo things that could yield to addictions. You will not feel rushed to react or decide; you will want to think things through, which always yields better results.
Q: What are some ways to cultivate more patience in daily life?
A: To cultivate more patience, you first find your personal triggers, and from there, use this knowledge to stay calmer in stressful situations. Practicing mindfulness is a great support!
If you take some simple steps and you have a gentle approach to all situations, you will enjoy them a lot more and live longer! So, will you be patient enough to wait for next week's article? It's an interesting one; it's about the 7 stages of Shamanic initiation. The process is much more than three Ceremonies! Make sure to stay tuned until next Wednesday.
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