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7 Unconventional Ways to Develop Patience


“Patience is the companion of wisdom.” ~Saint Augustine
David Urcello provides some very practical tips for developing patience .....
These days, everything is instant.
The instantaneous nature of so many aspects of modern society is empowering and also a great convenience. It’s so easy, in fact, that we take a lot of it for granted.
Travel has never been faster. Communicating has never been easier. Watching “On Demand” entertainment and enjoying other forms of media is not only affordable, but requires as little as a click of the mouse or a television remote control.

“Instant” Living and Mounting Impatience

Unfortunately, the instantaneous aspect of so many facets of our lives has its drawbacks. When we text message someone and don’t receive a response back for several hours, we debate and ponder the “meaning” of the delay — as if any postponement is an insult, a display of disinterest, or a subtle message that requires a deep interpretation.
“Instant” living gives way to impatience. Because everything is instant, we are so much more likely to be impatient in many aspects (if not every aspect!) of our lives. Slight delays in travel feel like a world of inconvenience. When a call goes to voice-mail, it seems like we can never get in touch. The tragedy of modern, instantaneous living is how important patience is, and how difficult it is to develop patience as a result.
Patience is so important. As Saint Augustine said, patience is the companion to wisdom — practicing, developing, and nurturing patience is a cornerstone to happiness and living a calmer, well-rounded life. Patience provides us with a great feeling of inner balance and strength; it provides us with a strong sense of mental-emotional endurance, helps us better focus upon our goals and priorities in life, and so much more. With this in mind, here are 7 unconventional ways to practice and become more patient:

1. Read, Read, Read

Reading requires patience. Although I’m a writer, I’m not a very fast reader. When I was younger, I would get so impatient trying to get through books for high school that I would often abandon reading them altogether. One unconventional way to develop patience is to read more. If you don’t have time to read for hours at a time, read a book at a pace of a handful of pages — even sporadically over several weeks. No matter how long it takes you to finish the book, enduring the time it takes to complete reading will help you achieve a greater sense of patience.

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