Advent: Day 3

Today’s word is ‘patience.’    I need to remind myself to have patience a lot this month.

First, I need it for getting over this nasty cold I have.  It’s not going away as quickly as I would like.  What do they say?  Take medicine and it takes a week.  Don’t take medicine and it takes a week.   It just needs to run it’s course.   Yep.  Very true.   I’m feeling better today and I really, really hope I can get out and among people later today.    But I’m still blowing my nose and coughing.   I may want to get out, but healthy people may not want me near them.

I also need patience this month for dealing with the increased feeling of craziness I see and feel in stores and on the road.   Is it just me, or does everyone rev it up a notch?  Are they worried they will miss out on something if they don ‘t rush here and there?

Somethings during December are beyond my control.  Ok, really it is all year long.   But, in December I sometimes feel I lose the right to make my own decisions.   Do I feel there are more expectations that must be done??   Yes.    Do I feel I get caught up in it all?   Yes.    But at least I am aware. Right?   That’s the first step. I learned awhile back not to do everything.    So, today’s mantra is to be patient and to not rush.   Let someone else get in line before me.  Don’t speed.   Don’t get mad at the crazy driver on my tail.     Keep it in perspective.  Rushing causes mistakes.  So, take a moment.  Breathe.

Today’s word is patience.   So far my words have all started with P making it easy to remember.   (Don’t) panic, plan, and have patience.   Can’t promise (another p word) that it will continue…. but please (p word) visit here tomorrow and see what Advent word of Affirmation I come up with and need.     Maybe you can use it too.