Time & Patience

26th August, 2015

"Things take time. Just be patient." 

That is soo true! I mean, how many times have we turned off the faucet just before the bucket is full? How many times have we not waited for the water to fully boil for tea? I have done this a lot. Or, at least I used to. Then I learnt the value of patience. I had taken it upon myself to try out a complicated recipe. It required the patience of a monk. I usually don't give things the time they need. Only later, after a few burnt or badly-tasting dishes, did I realize that everything takes it's time. Not every food requires the same time for preparation. No two people take the same time to get over a situation. I had a moment of clarity and then I found myself being really patient with people, with cooking and more significantly with driving. My life changed profoundly. And I have become visibly calmer, my thoughts take better shape since I afford them more time now and the way I deal with people is more open and free. I feel less restrained and am free to feel!
Such changes coming about only by giving things time is amazing. I have enjoyed this journey of being patient. And will continue to do so, only wondering what beautiful qualities will creep into my character!