Patience, my dear.

Today was an exercise in patience for me.  Starting with my morning, my day seemed to be taunting me. From my (constantly lost) keys that seem to have a personal vendetta against me, to my personal favourite, spilling my lunch in my purse (don't ask why I carry my lunch in my purse). After the lunch in the purse incident, it was downhill from there.  I'll spare you the gruesome details, but I had to exercise constant patience and compassion today.  I had no choice and I literally felt like I had to swallow the swear words I wanted to spit out in front of me, for everyone to see.  I kept on repeating phrases like 'breathe' and 'stay calm,' 'just wait' and 'don't judge.'  I now understand why so many mothers are such patient, kind people. I also understand why so many mothers are not patient, kind people.

Who deserves some patience in your life? Is there a friend, family member, or stranger that you could count to 10 and let the steam out of your ears for? If it's not a person, what about a situation in you life? From the grocery store lineup to your significant other coming home late, practicing some patience can help you and someone else.