One Minute Ramble: Impatience


One of my work colleagues was recently talking about how impatient people are nowadays. And it got me thinking that that is exactly how the majority of people seem to be running their lives now. He was going on about social media, how everyone is so wrapped up in it, and everything is there in an instant, they arenโ€™t fine with waiting for anything any more, or being patient. Now, I must admit I can be a little impatient. I can also admit that I do not use social media (apart from blogging, which, to me, only touches social media in the peripherals). You can see impatience everywhere. You donโ€™t even need to think about looking for it, something will highlight someoneโ€™s impatience within a matter of seconds.

So, Iโ€™m doing a little experiment. Here I go again. Iโ€™m going to take things nice and slow for the next few days. Iโ€™m sure Iโ€™m going to annoy some impatient people, but I annoy them when Iโ€™m not taking things slowly, so whatโ€™s new?

The only thing now isโ€ฆ I canโ€™t wait to get started with the experiment. Sigh.

Not off to a good start, am I?

Timeโ€™s of the essence
As I do four things at once
None done very well

Why take it easy
When thereโ€™s so much fun to have
Joining the rat race

Iโ€™d love to eat food
But I just swallow and run
And I have no taste


14 responses to “One Minute Ramble: Impatience”

  1. Visionkeeper avatar

    The era of instant gratification….It’s why reality tv is so popular, it’s in the moment, unfolding live before your eyes. I don’t know, I tend to think it takes the magic out of life….Christmas would not have been Christmas if we as kids had not been made to wait for it to come….. VK ๐Ÿ™‚

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      Exactly, VK! Waiting is good… impatience isn’t! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Liked by 1 person

  2. bcparkison avatar

    Let’s all just slooo down

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      Exactly, Beverly. Nice and slow and relaxed. Ahhh…

      Liked by 1 person

  3. prenin avatar

    I guess we all have to learn to relax and smell the roses! ๐Ÿ™‚

    God Bless!

    Prenin.

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    1. Visionkeeper avatar

      watch the thorns Prenin ๐Ÿ™‚ VK

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      1. prenin avatar

        One little prick and you end up feeling foolish… ๐Ÿ˜‰ โค

        Love and Hugs!!! ๐Ÿ™‚ โค

        God Bless!

        Prenin.

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    2. Tom Merriman avatar

      It is better that way, Prenin.

      Like

  4. Soul Gifts avatar
    Soul Gifts

    Slow down!

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      Indeed, Raili, and I’m doing just that. As soon as I’ve caught up here! ๐Ÿ˜€ ๐Ÿ˜€

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  5. -Eugenia avatar

    Take it easy – life is too short not to.

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      Exactly, Eugenia – what’s the point in racing through it?

      Liked by 1 person

  6. Diane Henders avatar

    Chill, Tom. Just breathe… ๐Ÿ™‚

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      I’m breathing, Diane. Not exactly chillin’ though, in this heat! ๐Ÿ˜€

      Liked by 1 person

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