The act of learning to be patient with others...

fuzzybuddy said:
I live in the sticks, so it's most country roads around here. Do I ever want to strangle the guy doing 20 mph in a 45 zone? Oh, yeah. Also, on my 'hit list' is the guy, at a red light, who takes all the time in the world to get going, so only two cars get through. Then, there's two old friends chatting away , and holding up the checkout lane..........Thankfully, I get relief by just thinking of strangling them.
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Hahaha--oh my, nooooo lol. I hear you. But I would say, be kind to yourself as lack of patience creates undue stress. As you know, stress is the silent killer. Be good my friend and stay warm.
 
Jeni said:
live in an area that gets very little snow and many do not know how to drive when slick .....
just yesterday one pulled out in front of me and crawled down street........ it was a too close for them to pull out when dry let alone icy and then to not even barely move ................they turned around and literally blocked the driveway to my workplace .......... they must have thought i was following them when i drove around to gO to work i hope they caught a clue on their own

i just smiled and waved when i would have liked to tell them the truth of their behavior .... but i just let it go.
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Yes, don't you dislike when you are behind someone for a long time, and you can literally feel that they think you are following them. Hahahaha. I love when you said "..hope they caught a clue on their own.." Hahahaha. But should I assume you exercised level 10 patience? If so, nice...then you also exercised an act of kindness at the same time. Stay up! Remain safe and be careful on the road. Take your time...
 
CallMeKate said:
Well... :unsure: if you're over 50, it's good. :giggle:
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I don't look my age. People usually think I'm 45ish.This is actually a current pic. I am 60 currently..61 this year--Yikes. I work out 6 days a week. Lift weights, cycle (bike), run/jog outside, golf, pickelball. Usually do 5-10 miles outside depending. Hmmmmm let me see..I'm up at 5A, to get ready for my international clients.
 
Fit4Life said:
Is that good or bad? I am here to promote "positive energy" and have a discussion on various topics which can be challenging to all of us (me included). I am learning as well. If you prefer conversations that do not add value to you as an individual, then I guess, you may not appreciate what I am doing. Hope this answers your question.
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Well I welcome your teachings. I wish there were more members like you.
 
Fit4Life said:
I don't look my age. People usually think I'm 45ish.This is actually a current pic. I am 60 currently..61 this year--Yikes. I work out 6 days a week. Lift weights, cycle (bike), run/jog outside, golf, pickelball. Usually do 5-10 miles outside depending. Hmmmmm let me see..I'm up at 5A, to get ready for my international clients.
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šŸ˜± You usually do 5 to 10 miles outside ā€¦walking, running or biking? šŸš“ Youā€™re super woman. šŸ§ā€ā™€ļø lol
 
katlupe said:
Having worked for many years in nursing homes, patience was part of my job. Sometimes my patience wears thin when waiting for someone to pick me to go somewhere. Waiting and worrying about the weather or the time. Yesterday I was in this situation and I just told myself I was lucky to have someone come and pick me up to do my errands. Plus the time doesn't really matter. And the person picking me up can drive in any kind of weather. So I just let it go.
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There you go...I love to hear these kinds of stories as it is very encouraging. The mere fact that you were able to turn a situation into something positive instead of complaining is a stress release. You seem to be a mindful person. Continue to be well and stay encouraged. Be careful out there...
 
PeppermintPatty said:
Wow! I love how you think. Kindness always wins. Youā€™re right and I love the kindness jar idea.

Your example about driving was exceptionally helpful. I hate tailgating. Leaving sufficient space between cars is not only more polite, itā€™s safer for ALL!

If I used my strategy for everyday living, Iā€™d be managing my own stressful behaviour. At times my posts have been the equivalent to an impatiently aggressive driver honking the horn to anyone who got in my way. I can see that now. šŸ¤”

Thank you for helping me understand that part of me better. I like the way you think and am very glad you joined us. šŸ’œ
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Thanks for the encouragement. We all need to continue to go on and be better versions of ourselves. Well...I am going to hop off this thread for now. Will be back if not later tomorrow perhaps. I am also going to start a new thread. Not sure of the topic as yet tho. Be well...Will link up again.
 
My wife passed away a year ago, but when she was going through chemo, I was driving us back home after one of her treatments, and as usual, she was as sick as a dog. The mountain road was curvy, so I was taking it easy to try and ease her discomfort. The driver behind me got frustrated, passed over a double line on a brief inside corner, swerved directly in front of me, and both the driver and passenger threw me the finger out the window.

I was secretly wishing I could run them down, jump out of the car, and pull them out through the window, but I gathered all the composure I could manage, and just chalked it up to ignorance, and tried to let it go. I realize that they couldn't have known her condition, but that's the point. You never really know what someone else is going through, so patience should be something that we all try to exercise because we never know what the conditions are in the lives of others.
 
Fit4Life said:
Funny...hehehehe. Yes! I know the situ so very well my friend. So, tell me, now that you are aware, are you better at being patient in this situ? What do you do if this were to happen again. I am asking you all these life challenging questions, so we all can learn and grow together while exercising more kindness and love to one another. Life cannot be focus on negativity.
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Oh, it doesn't bother me at at all. I am in no hurry now, I am retired. :) Before being retired, I would be picking groceries up during my lunchtime at work or before going home from work, I would need to pick up some stuff, and I was so tired from work.
 
Fit4Life said:
Is that good or bad? I am here to promote "positive energy" and have a discussion on various topics which can be challenging to all of us (me included). I am learning as well. If you prefer conversations that do not add value to you as an individual, then I guess, you may not appreciate what I am doing. Hope this answers your question.
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I'm always willing to learn about new thoughts and attitudes that will make my life and the lives of others better. When I retired, I was no longer learning about my particular industry so I focused on improving myself personally. I still have a ways to go, but I definitely consider myself a better, more patient person than I was when I was working.

We will all be gone from this earth some day, but our good deeds will live on in the minds and hearts of others. Please do keep posting your inspirational topics.

P.S. If you look like your avatar you are one beautiful lady. And I'm gay, so take that as a compliment and not a come-on. :ROFLMAO:
 
I don't consider myself impatient. I don't tend to get upset waiting in lines or stuck behind someone slow. I tend to drive the speed limit, so that's slow to some. I'm not saying I like waiting, but I'm OK with it.

At work. That's where I really have to make sure what I'm thinking is not spoken or revealed.
 
seadoug said:
I'm always willing to learn about new thoughts and attitudes that will make my life and the lives of others better. When I retired, I was no longer learning about my particular industry so I focused on improving myself personally. I still have a ways to go, but I definitely consider myself a better, more patient person than I was when I was working.

We will all be gone from this earth some day, but our good deeds will live on in the minds and hearts of others. Please do keep posting your inspirational topics.

P.S. If you look like your avatar you are one beautiful lady. And I'm gay, so take that as a compliment and not a come-on. :ROFLMAO:
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Yes, I'm with you on this totally. It's actually a picture of me--4 months old. A couple of people said Avatar and I'm confused. BUT yes, I do have gay friends and your comment is not surprising tho. Thanks for the compliment...
 
I spent my career in human services and then after retiring teaching part time so I have always been very patient. Retirement has even made it easier because I have so much less stress. Plus getting upset isnā€™t going to change anything.
 
CallMeKate said:
Why do I feel as if I'm in a classroom or some kind of seminar? :unsure:
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Yeah she has been here for a week now, and she is sounding like she is running some kind of training program here. Methinks the screen name might allude to some business of the same name ? JimB.
 
We're all different. It is natural for a phlegmatic to be calm and poised. But a temperamental person to be patient in everything and everywhere, it is a real mastery of self-control.
 
seadoug said:
I'm always willing to learn about new thoughts and attitudes that will make my life and the lives of others better. When I retired, I was no longer learning about my particular industry so I focused on improving myself personally. I still have a ways to go, but I definitely consider myself a better, more patient person than I was when I was working.

We will all be gone from this earth some day, but our good deeds will live on in the minds and hearts of others. Please do keep posting your inspirational topics.

P.S. If you look like your avatar you are one beautiful lady. And I'm gay, so take that as a compliment and not a come-on.
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jimintoronto said:
Yeah she has been here for a week now, and she is sounding like she is running some kind of training program here. Methinks the screen name might allude to some business of the same name ? JimB.
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It is so very sad that your thinking is at this level. Who is "SHE"? Sir, I don't need to waste my "valuable" time to promote positive energy to others in a world where there is so much hate and negativity, which you have expressed.

The fact that you are unable to see the "good" goes beyond words based on your age. I am 60 and is a successful business owner and one who is a global traveler. FYI, some of us, don't always look to gain financially, as we do love to give our time voluntarily. Apparently, you prefer to use your time to gossip and talk about senseless topics that cannot add an ounce of value to your life.

Grown people have a tendency to always talk about the young people and their mindset. But the truth is, grown people like you is far worse than the youths of today. For the record, I will not waste any more of my time address your negative vibes. You continue to do what you are doing on here and see how helpful it is to your life. You be well.

I will leave you and others with this; The world has no use for people who complain about everything. Be part of the solution; Muddy water is less clear when you leave it alone...
 
jimintoronto said:
Yeah she has been here for a week now, and she is sounding like she is running some kind of training program here. Methinks the screen name might allude to some business of the same name ? JimB.
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..btw..my screen name is NOT my business name. It is a name that I live by as it relates to being "fit for life" which includes, mental and emotional besides physical. You sit there judging others without trying to "learn" something new each day. So sad for people like you.
 
Fit4Life said:
It is so very sad that your thinking is at this level. Who is "SHE"? Sir, I don't need to waste my "valuable" time to promote positive energy to others in a world where there is so much hate and negativity, which you have expressed.

The fact that you are unable to see the "good" goes beyond words based on your age. I am 60 and is a successful business owner and one who is a global traveler. FYI, some of us, don't always look to gain financially, as we do love to give our time voluntarily. Apparently, you prefer to use your time to gossip and talk about senseless topics that cannot add an ounce of value to your life.

Grown people have a tendency to always talk about the young people and their mindset. But the truth is, grown people like you is far worse than the youths of today. For the record, I will not waste any more of my time address your negative vibes. You continue to do what you are doing on here and see how helpful it is to your life. You be well.

I will leave you and others with this; The world has no use for people who complain about everything. Be part of the solution; Muddy water is less clear when you leave it alone...
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And all this from the woman who wants us to be "Patient with others " ? I have to laugh at that. JimB.
 
Teacher Terry said:
I spent my career in human services and then after retiring teaching part time so I have always been very patient. Retirement has even made it easier because I have so much less stress. Plus getting upset isnā€™t going to change anything.
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Yes, so very true...
 

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