Patience

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   "True patience is a silent energy, one that restores and strengthens."  Daily Word
   
   

   Patience is one thing I have felt I do not have in large supply, but patience is something we, as caregivers, need in spades.  It takes so long to do anything with the loved one, as his/her abilities diminish.    I once heard Eckhart Tolle say that one should be enjoying oneself as one waits.  He gives the example of waiting in line, and when asked, says he is not waiting but enjoying himself -- enjoying being with himself.  I do enjoy my own company.  Rarely do I feel lonely or bored, but waiting is still a challenge for me.  Therefore, waiting must be something from which I can learn; and I will.