On practicing patience
Yesterday I was stuck driving home behind a car who had the audacity to stick to the speed limit (I know. The nerve of it!).
At first I tried to spy moments to overtake and thought ahead to the prime spots on the road for overtaking. Then something changed. My perspective.
I realised I was in no rush. We were returning home after a bbq to celebrate my daughter’s birthday and practically the whole family was fed and having a nap. We had no pressing deadline to make.
Suddenly I realised this could be an invitation from God to practice patience and to slow down.
So I sat back in the driving seat, stopped straining my eyes ahead, and appreciated the time I had.
There are many moments like this every day which I pass over in my rush to Getting Things Done™️. And while I could still take action to alleviate my impatience and boredom, I wonder if it’s better to see them as a gift. As if each moment were an invitation to slow down, appreciate what is around us and maybe even accept the boredom that comes with it.
Now excuse me while I get back to being frustrated at a website taking more than a second to load! (outrageous I know!)