“He that can have patience
~ Benjamin Franklin ~
can have what he will.”
There are times in life when we had suffered to the fullest but still unable to get the results that satisfy us the best. Unfortunately, we either play blame games or we tend to get restless whenever we are unable to achieve our goals and fulfill our desires. Do you think it is fair? Do you think it is the quality of a proactive individual?
Well, if you are really a hard-working individual then you definitely know what else you get as a side dish beside the main course on your plate. If you are working really hard and inevitably making some mistakes, obviously letting go of failure is a part of success, then you also know that hard work asks for more and more performances. This means that you keep on trying until you are paid the best for your hard work. And this might even demand several trials just to get the best out of you and your skills.
“Happiness and freedom begin with a clear understanding of one principle: Some things are within our control, and some things are not.”
~ Epictetus ~
What to do when Things Aren’t Working Out Well?
For instance, you started this new thing. You are completely pumped and fully energized. Suddenly you realize that the results aren’t showing as you expected them to be. You push harder. You’re thinking about it all day long, you can’t stop talking about it. You’re living it. You are highly motivated and determined to accomplish this new task, making sure to avail of the best opportunities and implement your skills more efficiently. Sadly you realize that the results aren’t showing.
You keep on questioning yourself again and again. You are persistent to know what am I doing wrong?
Maybe I’m not doing this right?
Why does nothing happen?
Why does it take so long?
Why am I still struggling with this?
But deep down inside you are making sure to fix the gap and take a fresh start. You are doing your part of the homework to figure out your mistakes. You even ask your mentors, teammates, or people around you to let you know if you are missing anything. Apparently, you’re fine. But why is this fine for you? Aren’t you supposed to get stressed out, all restless, and go through some anxiety?
If you are managing yourself through the tough times well, then you definitely know what patience has for you. Yes! This is all the patience that is keeping you determined and motivated to reach the highest level. This is the consistency that is helping you to get the best results even after several times of trials.
Do You Take Charge of Mistakes done by You?
Imagine planting a seed in the ground. You’re coming the next day, you water it. It is still in the ground, nothing happened. You’re thinking, “maybe I didn’t plant it properly”? You dig it out and plant it again. This is you right now…
You know that you need to have a stronghold on your level of patience, making sure that you uplift it even in the toughest times, staying connected to your cause and persevering. This not only helps you to stay calm but it also makes sure that you do not lose opportunities due to temporary frustrations. You know very well that patience is the only key that leads you to end results. It is the only hope that helps you grow with success every time you keep on failing again and again.
Most importantly, you take charge of the things that you can control, and let go of the rest. Things you can control: your thoughts, emotions, words, and actions. What you cannot control: well, everything else. But how do you know in the stressful times that these are certain things that are still in your control? Patience is what that rescues you immediately from falling completely. You still have a ray of hope by efficiently analyzing the things that you can fix at the moment!
Surprisingly, this all happens when you take charge of your mistakes and get ready to take an action immediately. You know you need to fix all the glitches before you loose on time and other opportunities following it. In short, these are the blessing for adopting patience in you that you get to strengthen yourself even in stressful times.
A Little Patience is All That is Needed
When you are stuck in waiting, you’ll probably feel the need to launch a million new ships against fate.
Stop. Putting so much of your energy into things that you can’t control is like planting the same seed in the ground over and over again.
You can continue running in circles over and over for a 1000 times, but sometimes all you need is just a little patience.
As Jim Rohn stated in his famous book, ‘Leading an Inspired Life‘, patience enables you to see the big picture.
It helps you to make the most of today while building a better tomorrow. For that reason, it’s one of the most valuable equities of all, one that you should make every effort to acquire. The payoff will be worth it. While you’re waiting, you can charge your batteries with some inspiration and energy.
There will be times when you will get tired doing the same thing again and again just to get the best outcome. You might even lose your interest. But patience has the power to unlock all these challenges for you. It has the strength of pulling you out from laziness, tiredness, and even boredom. This is because it knows very well how to divert your mind and make every difficult task more interesting for you.
And that is why you might have observed yourself as a highly determined and proactive individual. But how do you regard these sidelines on your plate with? Well, these are the blessings that come along naturally with patience, making sure your work is more valuable and successful. It boosts your energy and gives you wings to fly and reach your goals.
As most of our mentors tell us that how a wait for anything never goes in vain, similarly patience gives you a realization on how waiting for the right time is boosting your spirit towards positivity.
Blessings from Patience
There is definitely an endless blessing that comes with patience. We might not realize these blessings at the moment until a realization hits us. This realization is only when it is the right time and things start going smooth and steady with us. Our plant is growing well, our new venture is running successfully, and we realize that finally, fate is in our favor. These are all the blessings from patience. Still, 3 main blessings always give us more power in every aspect of life.
- Staying Still
If you are a strong believer of God then you will definitely understand this well. Have you ever questioned God why the ungodly flourish and prosper well than the ones who are godly? Well, there is a reason why God asks you to be still. This is because God knows when your right time is. He knows when to provide you with blessings. It is just a little test that we face as a challenge. The one who stays still with patience definitely passes it successfully.
- Staying Brave
Once again, God asks his people to stay brave. Ever wondered why? There is definitely a reason for it too. This is because strong trust in God does not let you develop and type of fear. You know well that when there is God, no man on land has the power to destroy you. So patience and trust in God is your biggest strength.
- You Are Blessed
You are blessed when you have patience and bravery in you. You have all your faith and trust in God. God asks you to wait for him to be blessed. Those who are in a rush, fail their test to be blessed.
“Patience is also a form of action.”
~ Auguste Rodin ~
Always remember that God is there and no management is perfect than His. He is there to fulfill your dreams but the process is always slow. And this is only that you avail the blessings by staying patient.
While you’re waiting, you can charge your batteries with some inspiration and energy.
