Patience Is The Art Of Hoping
Article Written By Beverley
( Clairvoyant | Healer | Intuition )
Patience is a a skill that can be learned, it just needs to be cultivated and nurtured over time. With patience you can avoid getting into unnecessary trouble, because it prevents you from reacting to things in a negative way. I truly believe that life is about accepting the present moment, and being patient means being aware and in control of your own thoughts and emotions.
Patience is not merely waiting or accepting, it is a state of mind, where you deal with the things that bother you in a calm manner. As a spiritual being, relaxation and peace can impact the energy you attract to yourself. A powerful benefit to practicing patience is that you cultivate the peace of mind that will improve the quality of your life. Whenever you feel like punching life out of the way, inviting patience to the situation will make you be more willing to accept the emotions you are experiencing. When we don't take care of our emotional and spiritual side, we stop living in the present moment. We can get used to being impatient and dissatisfied all the time, and the lack of awareness of the negative feelings that we nurture can cause us to live rushing things up all the time, building up tension and stress in our system over the years. All these things will negatively affect our health and mental well-being.
Take a few minutes to recharge and shift your thoughts anytime you are plagued with feelings that are overwhelming to you. Learn to nurture your inner peace by taking deep breaths and being mindful of your surroundings. Be more willing to accept the limitations of time. Did you ever asked yourself why do you keep rushing to get to the next moment, the next activity? If you feel that stress is consuming your patience, use awareness to maintain your calm. Tap into your stillness and preserve it. Remember that you are able to allow negative emotions to express themselves, and then let them go. Finding inner peace is a rewarding process. When you realise that you can find joy and fulfilment in the present moment, you will feel much happier.
Remember that regardless of what other people do or think, you have a choice to decide how you allow things to affect you. Your mind may jump to negative emotions, but ultimately, you are in control of your response. Positive individuals are aware that they are in control of how they feel. They choose to be patient, despite of what is happening in their lives, because they take personal responsibility for their choices, and make the decision to focus on things that gives them purpose. Developing patience requires a change in your attitude about life. Good things in life takes time and dedication, and if you're impatient, you're more likely to give up on relationships, goals, and other things that are important to you. Don't expect your environment or other people to conform to your expectations. Have realistic expectations for yourself and practice compassion in order to transform impatience into patience. Being patient is a way of accepting your reality and treating yourself the best way possible.
Life is not a race, but a journey to be enjoyed each step of the way. Have a positive outlook in life, and be hopeful no matter what. Remember that you are always in charge. Once you are able to change your attitude so that you are a patient person, you will find that patience can help you overcome any challenge that life throws at you. Even if you're powerless to change the source of your worries, you have the power to refocus your thinking. Your calmness can shift your attention away from stress and frustration. Remember that the most important thing is not your ability to wait for better times, but how you act while you are waiting.
