Busy, busy, busy…
Happiness will never come to those who fail to appreciate what they already have.”-Anonymous Good morning! For as many times as we have said, “patience is a virtue,” you would think that the message would be drilled into our brains, and our society. But look around. Take any day, of any year, and see how little patience exists in the world we live in.
If you really want to see how lacking in patience the world is, get about twenty items and try going through the express lane at the grocery store. A loud chorus of sighs will start behind you.
How about road rage? Everyone is so intent on getting there, fast, faster, fastest. Or watch someone with a modem on the Internet. If it takes a computer screen more than twenty seconds to load, they’ll start adjusting cords, wondering what is wrong and why the Internet is so slow. Never mind that not even a decade ago, most people had to journey to the library for the afternoon to gather information that is now delivered to the savvy web-surfer in seconds.
My mother is famous for pointing out how the lack of patience is so foolish when driving. Up in northern Wisconsin where I grew up, the roads were only occasionally speckled with traffic. Despite the beauty of the scenery around them, cars would zoom and race by. Once we got to the city and found ourselves at a traffic light, the car that passed us at ninety miles per hour was just a matter of a few feet in front of us. My mom would always laugh at how the drivers were so focused on the road and passing others that they missed the fall colors or spring blossoms.
Your Turn: When you are charging around in daily life-ask yourself where exactly you are going. Is crossing the “finish” line a bit quicker worth missing the view?
Today’s Affirmation: While engaged on any journey, I remember to enjoy the view.
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December 15th, 2008 at 3:52 am
When our family is passed by someone zooming down the road 10 or more miles above the speed limit we have the kids do the math. Supposing they are going the same place we are how much faster will they get there. Often even over a several hour drive the difference is neglible. And the price is high.
December 17th, 2008 at 12:23 pm
I hear ya… I have said this very thing each time we are headed to Las Vegas… just outside of St. George, there is the most beautiful canyon area, and (almost) everyone drives 80+ through the area (speed limit is 55) with all the curves not only do they miss the wonderful area, but it is dangerous!!! I always wish people would slow down and enjoy one beautiful ride!
Merry Christmas!
Denae