Have a Little Patience

Hello again, 

It has occurred to me this week the ability to have patience is a wonderful, wonderful thing. I think, in general, I am a fairly patient person. I think I take things in my stride, go with the flow and will always try and keep my calm. But I think that's when the balance is just right and I am a little in control of my surroundings.
This week, I have had a little more on my plate; with dog sitting a sick dog, a babe with a cold, family on holiday, packing for a stay away, household chores and cars having work in the garage. I have found that I have lost a couple of days of the week to stress and a distinct lack of patience. Whereas usually, I roll into bed with good thoughts in my head (yep, a rhyme right there!) and a feeling of accomplishment from all the things I have achieved in the day, this week I have felt out of control and although my to do list is just getting longer and longer. I sincerely hope that this is just a passing phase. I can't wait for the week to be over. 

It makes me think that our every day lives, and personalities, have a very delicate balance, which, if changed, can alter how we perceive and act towards the world. My job deals a lot with the word 'stress', it's true meaning and how it can be combated, and I am a great believer that 'stress' is a word which is completely overused. But add a little additional 'stress' into any occasion and the balance can be greatly disrupted. 

It's hard to understand how to keep that all important 'patience' when it feels like things are falling apart but if you are able, it is a brilliant skill to posses. 

Speak soon, 

L xx