How often do we reflect on our interactions with other people? One of my friends told me a quote that helps me in my interaction with other people- "A patient spirit is better than a lofty spirit". In a previous blog, I referred to a Scripture quote that told me to "be quick to hear and slow to speak", and my friend's quote kind of re-echoes that one. I am someone who probably resembles a 'lofty spirit'-full of a lot of energy and excitement- but with those attitudes sometimes I can forget about other people's feelings. I am not saying we can't be zealous for life, or have energy, but it does have a time and a place if we want to influence people. Because maybe people are not always going to be as excited as me to play lasertag or drive donuts in the parking lot. Again I am not saying that either of these are bad, but sometimes in this 'spirit' we neglect the concerns of others involved. But a patient 'spirit' understands the situation, recognizes the appropriate amount of excitement, in order to have a greater esteem on men.
I think this also resonates in our conversations and reactions as well. I feel conversation becomes so fruitful when I am willing to wait a little bit to make sure my contribution is a couple things: helpful, inspiring, kind, and thoughtful. I also think people respond better to a patient person, and soon turn to you when they do need you. I also heard that patience is also the ''willingness to suffer", so some of you (like me) may find it hard to be patient...but we all know that patience is a virtue, something I believe helps in a lot of situations. Do I respond to people with patience?
Thanksgiving: Coffee and Ice Cream Cake- luxuries of food in life that a lot of people dont have
Peace out,
Mark
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