What "Patience" Means to Me

Have you ever wanted something so bad that it hurt?⁣
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For me, top in mind, is back when Pete and I decided to start a family and had complications. We got to the point that we wanted a baby so bad that it hurt. I knew deep down that there was a plan and I just had to be PATIENT. At that time in our lives, patience seemed impossible. Fast forward to today. We are blessed with three amazing children. Little did we know that all that waiting was actually patience practice that we would later need as parents. I am not sure that anyone needs more patience than a parent. ⁣
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I was challenged again in 2017 and 2018 when I got injured and could not do the things that I loved. I knew deep down that I would heal, but man was my patience tested. I knew that I would have to find other things to fill my time so that I would not drive myself and my family crazy. I did a lot of cooking, meditating and writing. I learned a lot and am grateful for the healthier me that came out of it. ⁣
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As I navigate a new career, I find myself wanting to learn everything NOW. Heck, I want to know everything NOW. I want to be the person that I intend to be in three years… NOW. I need to put my patience cap on. Deep down, I know I need to enjoy the process of learning. I need to know that I will never know everything. And, I need to be ok with who I am today. Patience Colleen. ⁣
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How about you? ⁣
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Whether you are moving in to a new chapter of your life or not, our human tendencies are to look ahead and want that shiny thing NOW. Lets put our patience caps on together! If you are one that is really good at living in the moment and have some tips and tricks for the rest of us that might tend to be a little less patient, I would love to hear from you! ⁣