The word of the day is “Patience.”
Patience is something I don’t have much of. I’m an impulsive person. When I decide I want something, I want it yesterday. Once I’ve made up my mind about something, that’s it. This is good in some ways, not so much in others. I don’t let go of my impulsive ideas or wants easily. I’m tenacious, hasty, impetuous, and sometimes downright cantankerous when it comes to getting what I want.
I need to learn PATIENCE. I need to learn to take my time with things. I need to learn not to give into my compulsions. Take some time to figure out WHY I just have to have said item right now. Why can’t it wait? Why can’t I learn more about whatever it is I’ve decided I want before I take that leap? Are you lost? Need some examples?
- Last year I bought a brand spanking new car because I had to have it. I didn’t NEED a new car. I just got the itch and damn wanted one. I did look around for the “right” car and finally bought the one I’m driving now. Had I made myself wait a month or two, I believe the itch would have worn off. Maybe not, but at least I wouldn’t be having a major case of buyers remorse.
- Dixie. Need I say more? lol I saw that sweet little face and just HAD to bring her home. She ended up NOT working out for me and I was out over $200 and an entire wardrobe of shoes. Had I fostered her first, I would have saved myself at least some cash maybe a few pairs of shoes.
There’s more… I’ll spare you the details. I’m currently working through another impulsive “want” right now. I keep reminding myself that I need to be PATIENT. Things will work out the way they are “supposed to” if I just sit back and relax and let life happen. Right? Right?
