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Daily Question, November 10

Who needs my patience today? Can I offer it graciously?

  • Michael

    Everyone!! Especially everyone that is struggling with low self worth coupled with irrational/negative outlooks on the possibilities of their life.

  • John

    When I am patient with others I am letting them be in their own moment without imposing my moment upon them. I usually tend to push action and conversation forward because I feel an obligation to get things moving. Instead of pushing my ideas or thoughts on someone else, I could purposefully pause, smile, and let them keep their moment. This would not only be gracious, it would be a bit of a relief and a chance to learn from their moment.

    • Susan

      Well said. Yes, I must also learn to be more patience with others as I appreciate the patience of others with me.

      It is a lesson to learn to allow others to 'be in their own moment' or to discover things for themselves. When I taught children how to read, I could show them the letters, the sounds, and the words but it was up to them to process it within themselves. When they 'got it' and their faces lit up when they realized they could read a word or a whole sentence, that was always such a...

      Well said. Yes, I must also learn to be more patience with others as I appreciate the patience of others with me.

      It is a lesson to learn to allow others to ‘be in their own moment’ or to discover things for themselves. When I taught children how to read, I could show them the letters, the sounds, and the words but it was up to them to process it within themselves. When they ‘got it’ and their faces lit up when they realized they could read a word or a whole sentence, that was always such a precious moment.

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    • Barbara

      Thank you, you said this very nicely!

  • Kevin

    This is an intriguing question. It’s a bit early in my day for me to have any idea who may need my patience today. But the question, standing alone, is a good one for me to ponder. I might say to myself when interacting with others today, well of course I would offer them my patience, but do I really, and always? I know in my heart that it might depend on the situation, or the person and the issue at hand, which for me in light of today’s question begs the question, why?

  • Susan

    I am trying to be patient and gracious as I write a letter to a business owner because of my concerns for safety. Instead of just complaining, I am trying to offer constructive criticism, in hopes of a positive (and safe) solution that will benefit everyone.

  • Kelybertzi

    Everybody needs patience. I have to strive to be more patient with my loved ones and acquaintance, at the same time I should not forget to be patient with myself… 🙂

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