Redundantly patient

How many people ask for patience at least once a week? Often times, I just want to explode instead of learning patience.

Today, my sister and I started reading, “The Gifts of Imperfection,” by Brene Brown. It’s been a really fascinating read so far, and we have yet to get in to the meat of it all, let alone the daily practice of courage, compassion, and connection. The bigger test of patience has been with the authoritative entity intertwined in my life for the next five years. They are called Washington Health Professional Services, or WHPS. I refer to it as WHIPS, because I really do feel whipped. My life is not mine right now, I am only surviving not living. I understand that I made a mistake, but I made amends to the court and DMV, and continue to try to make things right. Time and time again, though, I feel like new rules are made to frustrate and discourage me, including returning to work as a nurse.

We all have struggles. I am learning that mine are not as bad as some, and am at least trying to get through. One day at a time. It is interesting that the AA philosophies can be applied to almost anything else in life. Getting through hardship, loss, depression, illness. Easy for me to say? I am merely re-typing this from what other people who HAVE gone through these difficulties have said. “Taking another 24 hours.” Take each day as it comes and get through with courage, compassion, and connection. “Have courage and be kind,” as the Cinderella philosophy states. What Cinderella neglected to tell you, but was implied, is the connection. Be with family and friends who support and love you. Currently, my sister is in the other room watching a movie, waiting for me. I do love that lady!

I could not go through what I do without my friends and family. I will strive daily to never take them for granted. To schedule quality time with them.

This will not be the last post on patience… It’s a pretty important topic.

HUGS!