6.3.25
Patience is a virtue, but it’s also a pain in the ass.
I’m learning patience — and like with most things, I find it much easier to show patience with others than with myself. Lately, I’ve been recognizing the moments where I extend grace to people in situations that the old me wouldn’t have even given a second thought. That awareness feels like progress.
But when it comes to myself, especially when I’m trying something new or unfamiliar, my first instinct is still frustration. I get discouraged when I’m not moving fast enough. I start to question everything: Am I doing this right? Why is this taking so long? From there, I usually erase the progress I’ve made and start over. Sometimes more than once.
It’s exhausting. And honestly, it’s unfair — because I’d never treat someone else that way.
So my goal moving forward is to practice patience with myself, not just others. I want to pause, take a breath, and see the full picture before diving into something new. I want to trust the process, plan my steps thoughtfully, and allow myself the space to grow, mess up, and keep going without judgment.
This is a daily practice. And I’m committed to showing up for it.
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