Cultivating a Still Radiance That Shines into the World

Patience

The strength to wait; Bearing calmly

Like a still radiance shining through time

We know that patience is a virtue, yet that’s easier said than done! Practicing patience is something we can cultivate daily in our lives. We might even be amazed by the results!

When we’re patient, we’re able to wait, accepting or tolerating delay, troubles or suffering without getting upset. We’re calm like a still radiance shining out into the world. The word patience stems from the Latin word patient- meaning ‘suffering’. And it takes great strength to bear this suffering without a reaction. 

If we dive deeper into this waiting time that occurs with patience, we discover that patience is that pause that happens between an experience we’re having and the reaction we may have to that experience. It’s the ability to remain calm in that pause in the midst of circumstances that may be different from what you imagined or would prefer. 

In your daily life, you may need patience with another person or the circumstances of a situation. Or you may even need to have patience with yourself! 

Patience is the ability to not be troubled by the experiences you’re having in life. It’s living in that space of pausing, not reacting. 

Today, we invite you to become more aware of those moments when you feel you need to cultivate more patience. When such a moment arises, ask yourself these questions: 

What is happening right now? 

How do you feel and why? 

What thoughts are going through your head? 

As you become aware of the need for patience, take a deep breath and release the need to take control or act. Take another deep breath and send a sense of calm to wherever you may need it in your body, heart or mind.

That pause to be present in the moment will help you cultivate patience. You’ll be better able to remain calm and let go of those things that aren’t in your control. You’ll begin to have less frustration and more peace. 

Patience shines like a still radiance in your life, sharing its warmth and peace with others in the world.

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