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Good wine, sun ripened tomatoes, the appreciation of a home’s value, and vintage clothing all have one thing in common – time. In other words, someone recognized the potential value in each of these subjects and decided to wait, to hold back . . . to have patience.
Let’s continue this game. What do these concepts have in common? Weight loss, earning a degree, becoming CEO of a company, training for a marathon and becoming a New York Times best selling author? The theme is most definitely perseverance coupled with . . . you’ve got it – patience.
I believe without question that patience and perseverance must be married simply because while being patient, you must continue to strive forward, to work towards your dreams and allow yourself to learn, make mistakes and learn some more. It is in this process that one grows and comes closer to their definition of success.
sigh… perfectly placed words. Great reminder
I agree, @Kay! Wise and lovely words in due time! Thanks for reminding us of the sometimes unapparent obvious!
xoxo Sandra
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Once I heard someone telling me “I want patience, and I want it now!” without even realizing how odd it was. I guess it is, in a nutshell, the best illustration of what can be patience nowadays…
SUPERB!
Awesome!!
Now if I can just remember to implement this virtue today!!
Alex,
And boy, did I have to perservere, yesterday in dolling up my/our? kitchen. Love the result.
p.s. I wish that you had a name, besides s.l. : )
Your blog is divine. And this post is exactly what I needed to hear. Your eye for style and ear for philosophy is impeccable, and quite like mine I must say. What a treat. I look forward to more.
Lovely post. I have to try really hard when it comes to patience. Having it is not something that comes to me easily.
Just found your blog! Loving it!
I was just at a wedding this weekend and the pastor quoted another insightful Ben Franklin adage: “Keep your eyes wide open before marriage, and half shut afterwards.” What a brilliant man!