Introducing Patience

From this day on, I shall be mindful of just how patient I am.

It isn’t as though I’m impatient, although at times I am, I’ll admit it. Usually when I’m waiting, or wanting to get things done, or frustrated when waiting for something to be done.

I’m more patient than impatient, but I intend to become even more patient. I intend to become the embodiment of patience.

Almost saintly, in fact.

I have to say almost, because there are other areas of my life that I can improve upon.

And I will.

All in good time.

There.

Started already.

Jul 28, 2014

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21 responses to “Introducing Patience”

prenin

Jul 28, 2014

Puzzles are a good start! 🙂

Patience is certainly a virtue!!! 🙂

Hope you have a great day my friend! 🙂

Prenin.

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1. Tom Merriman
  
  Jul 29, 2014
  
  Thanks, Prenin.
  Yes, puzzles allow you to focus your mind and slow down. I have a tendency to rush, so patience is definitely needed here!
  
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Visionkeeper

Jul 28, 2014

Right on TL ! Go for it….An every day virtue to remember and accomplish….VK

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1. Tom Merriman
  
  Jul 29, 2014
  
  It’s achievable, and easy VK (at the moment!) Where I’d have been impatient, I tell myself I’m being taught patience, or shown how to be patient, and instantly the impatient urge vanishes.
  I may be jumping the gun here, but if it’s this easy now, imagine how it’ll be after a few weeks worth pf practice… or am I being impatient again now? I’m second guessing everything!
  But I’ll get there. All in good time!
  Thanks for the encouragement VK.
  
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Let’s CUT the Crap!

Jul 28, 2014

Aah. The old puzzle trick! How many pieces does this one have? How many hours without sleep can you go? That’s a lot of patience, Tom. 🙂

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1. Tom Merriman
  
  Jul 29, 2014
  
  Fortunately, that puzzle isn’t mine, Tess. And, quite a lot of it is already together. The old me, the impatient one, would have carefully taken those connected bits out of the box as they were. The new me would break every piece apart and start from scratch. Slowly. Although, if I did have a puzzle, it would be a lot smaller than this one!
  
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  1. Let’s CUT the Crap!
    
    Jul 30, 2014
    
    Ha ha ha ha ha
    Oops. I think I swallowed a lung…
    
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    1. Tom Merriman
      
      Jul 30, 2014
      
      Oops.
      
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Diane Henders

Jul 28, 2014

“The embodiment of patience” sounds like a wonderful goal. Let us know how it goes for you – I suspect that’s one of those things I’ll have to experience vicariously. 😉

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1. Tom Merriman
  
  Jul 29, 2014
  
  I shall write about how I’m getting on as time goes on, Diane… although not in every post! You may become more patient through internet-osmosis – just by reading about my escapades… you never know. Lets’ see how things go. Nice and slow… 😉
  
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europasicewolf

Jul 28, 2014

I am currently the embodiment of impatience…too hot…too sticky…can’t sleep…suspect a cold may inexplicably coming on…didn’t appreciate the walk to work in thunderstorms and lightning this morning …. ratty and scratchy as….well 🙂 You know 😉 Teach us the art of patience oh Saint Tom!!! 🙂

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1. Tom Merriman
  
  Jul 29, 2014
  
  Yes – what is it with those Summer colds, Icewolf? Where do they come from? Thunder and lightning is good indoors – and preferably in bed all wrapped up… not outside in it!
  As for patience… ’tis there all along… just grab it!
  
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  1. europasicewolf
    
    Aug 3, 2014
    
    All I seem to be grabbing is a nasty bout of impatience and frustration!!! lol 😉
    
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    1. Tom Merriman
      
      Aug 4, 2014
      
      The biggest part of impatience is patience, Icewolf. You’re mostly there anyway!
      
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Andra Watkins

Jul 29, 2014

YIKES!!! I love working puzzles, Tom, but your picture gave me an anxiety attack………

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1. Tom Merriman
  
  Jul 29, 2014
  
  Ah, sorry Andra. It is a tad daunting, I’ll admit…
  
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lameadventures

Jul 29, 2014

I agree with Andra, Tom. Doing that puzzle would take years off my life.

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1. lameadventures
  
  Jul 29, 2014
  
  Oops, meant to say Andra. It’s late on this side of the pond and I’m sleepy.
  
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  1. Tom Merriman
    
    Jul 29, 2014
    
    Not a problem for me, LA, you’ve probably been thinking of the actress you wrote about in your latest post as well, and typed as you thought. I shall edit the comment shortly, although then, this comment will appear out of sync. Never mind!
    
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2. Tom Merriman
  
  Jul 29, 2014
  
  There are quite a few pieces there that we can see, LA, isn’t there? There are many, many more beneath the surface!!! Hehehe!
  I’m just going to edit your slight typo now…
  
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