Without patience, spiritual development is at a standstill, or worse, a backslide.

Impatience is a form of mild anger.

Think about how you feel at a supermarket. The person in front of you yells at the checker. Not only does she feel bad (and can’t leave the situation), you hear it and it affects you too. She feels bad, embarresed, angry, and in response gets flustered and takes longer.

Flipside: It’s your turn, the checker is flustered. making mistakes. “my scanner is acting up” she apologises.
I lean on the counter, put my chin on my hand, smile and say, “Take your time, I have all the time in the world”.

The look of relief on her face is worth it. She takes a breath, slows for a minute, scans a little slower as she regroups, and is soon back up to speed.

That’s not to say I haven’t wanted to scream in fustration; However, if i’m honest with myself, I’ve usually arranged things so that I’m running short on the time I needed.

Things are going to take the time they take. I may not be able to control my enviornment, I AM however responsible for my reactions to them.

My negative reactions are A L W A Y S a product of my pride, or my lack of patience.

Happiness and patience to you. :}