Both tears and sweat are salty, but they render a different result. Tears will get you sympathy; sweat will get you change. –Rev. Jesse Jackson
09 August 2012
03 August 2012
Patience
It was yesterday, and I was standing in the line at WalMart. I only wanted to inquire about an item in the electronics section. The customer in front of me had what it felt like a million questions. It was really wearing my patience thin.
I literally stood there for about ten minutes listening to him ask endless questions about the phone that he was about to purchase. I was thinking, "Dude should have did his own research prior to coming in." It was apparent that I wasn't the only one frustrated. Looking at the reaction on the associate's face -- clearly, he wanted the questions to end, too.
Normally, I would be okay with waiting; however, I was in so much pain. I had just left the gym, and I was barely able to stand. My legs were about to give in, and my poor muscles ached. I was almost in tears, but I needed the gadget.
To alleviate the pain and distract myself from how horrible I felt, I paced the floor. It was in the pacing that I paused and smiled.
Again ... I had an experience where I learned a life lesson!
Waiting is extremely uncomfortable. It's damn near painful. It sometimes causes stress. Because I want the answer immediately, I hate waiting! But I continue to learn that in some things, there is a process. I cannot rush the process. Instead, I have to stand in line and wait until my turn comes.
So simple, I know!
I literally stood there for about ten minutes listening to him ask endless questions about the phone that he was about to purchase. I was thinking, "Dude should have did his own research prior to coming in." It was apparent that I wasn't the only one frustrated. Looking at the reaction on the associate's face -- clearly, he wanted the questions to end, too.
Normally, I would be okay with waiting; however, I was in so much pain. I had just left the gym, and I was barely able to stand. My legs were about to give in, and my poor muscles ached. I was almost in tears, but I needed the gadget.
To alleviate the pain and distract myself from how horrible I felt, I paced the floor. It was in the pacing that I paused and smiled.
Again ... I had an experience where I learned a life lesson!
Waiting is extremely uncomfortable. It's damn near painful. It sometimes causes stress. Because I want the answer immediately, I hate waiting! But I continue to learn that in some things, there is a process. I cannot rush the process. Instead, I have to stand in line and wait until my turn comes.
So simple, I know!
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