All We Need is Patience.

Patience is not an innate virtue, it is a skill. It is often said that your patience is tested in the face of trying and difficult circumstances, when what should provoke you leaves you unfettered. On another level, patience is not waiting for something to happen, as many people confuse it with. That is plain laziness. But when you wait for things worth waiting for, alas, patience comes to you naturally. Saint Augustine considered the virtue a companion of wisdom. Since the toxins like anger and frustration have become a major part of our life in this age, owing to the stressful office schedules and strained personal relationships, qualities like peace and calm are never easy to come by. If you develop the skill of being patient towards people and situations, not only you are helping yourself grow personally but professionally too.

The curiosity to know everything, the rashness in decision-making, the haste of getting the work done/doing your work, the disappointment of a hard life, the non-acceptance of reality, the inability to express your feelings out loud, not letting go, and so on, are everyday ideas pushing you towards impatience. Sometimes simply accepting the things as they really are can instil a lot of patience in you, so you experience greater joy and calm, but it’d be helpful to know some areas to help us to improve:

Blabber or Write-it-out: Talking to your friends and family, or writing down things on a paper will help you get a perspective on things, enabling you to chalk out the unwanted creases. It will also serve as an important tool for personal growth.

Thing Big: Thing big in the sense you should see the dynamics of an unpleasant situation. Every one of those will have something in it to take the learning from. Learn the lesson and see what the greater design of things has to offer instead of cribbing over them.

Pretence: Can’t you just pretend that the things that have left you bothered don’t actually bother you so much? Yes, you can act it out for a little while. The initial moments are the toughest and once they pass, you can be your real self.

You’re not God: And you don’t and shouldn’t have all the answers to all the problems and unpleasantness in your life. Let things be unresolved, let them be as they are, accept them as is and move on. Remember, it is the questions that matter and not their solutions. Think over it and let go!

Let’s all practice patience until you, with a smile and glint in your eye, bid farewell to the next frustrating moment. Patience is indeed a virtue and it gets us all by.

Quit Small Thinking.

Ok. . .let’s start by saying however “BIG” you must be thinking at this moment, it is not enough. Thinking big comes with seeing big. Only when you venture into something that needs courage – (an idea or a brilliant service to offer or just your talent you need to reach out to people with) – will you gain something out of it. It is like becoming thick-skinned and following your heart, even when others express doubt over your actions. Become one with the vision – start seeing, hearing and feeling it – so you must pursue it, however silly that might seem to your peers and counterparts.

Rome was not built in a day and neither was it built by one person. Today, individuals, teams and companies can all benefit from thinking big! Let’s read tips that can help you think bigger:

A Baby Grows Up Into An Adult, It’s Not the Other Way Round: Things always start out small. It wouldn’t be a big thought without the small beginnings. Don’t bother about small thoughts, though. Stay with these and give these the time to grow big.

Don’t Be Afraid: Individuals are afraid of thinking big, they are afraid of becoming successful and rich. Becoming successful and rich is confined to the dream-space. They think about the pleasant thoughts and tell themselves invariably – “ONE DAY!” But they do nothing to take it to the next level. Do not be afraid of transforming your dream into a reality, come out of the comfort zone and stay committed to executing your vision, the courage will take care of itself.

With Arms Wide Open: You will have whatever you want by simply asking for it. Stay committed. Take calculated risks. Ask for more! Keep asking! The power of thinking big is that there are no limits to it. So, get more, inspire people, contribute and share and enrich the world around you!

Don’t Play Safe: There is a difference between what you think you can achieve and what you want. The ‘what-you-think-you-can-achieve’ domain is a safe, limited space and one that avoids displeasure whilst the ‘what-you-want’ is a huge, unlimited space, which is both big and audacious. Let’s ruffle a few feathers. Let’s makes some noise!

Don’t Play Safe! Quit Small Thinking!