In life we get impatient, we want things to happen and we want things
to fall in our laps. How often do you hear people saying “I wasn’t born with
patience”. We tend to rush through life, and we get impatient when things don’t
happen as we wish they would.
Try to set yourself goals, but try to pace yourself, sure in the
knowledge that you are taking some time out for yourself. Be kind to yourself,
don’t push yourself too hard. In the dark days of winter try not to wish your
life away, in the desire for spring, and the brighter days ahead. For without
those days in the winter months we would never fully appreciate the beauty and
majesty of spring and summer. Beauty is all around us if we only look.
Notice in the spring how the crocuses and daffodils begin to peer
through the frozen earth. They begin to sprout through the earth with the snow
and ice surrounding them, but they grow stronger in their quest to continue
with their growth, then they appear fully in all their glory. The crocuses
bathed in a purple glow and the daffodils abundant with green leaves and yellow
trumpet like blooms.
Notice in the summer how the roses blossom and grow, the sun bathes us in warmth and makes us feel happy and content. People have smiles on their faces, we are more carefree. We open our windows and feel the gentle summer breeze upon us. We hear the dawn chorus of the birdsong singing their beautiful song. The moon at night bathes us in its gentle calming light.
Notice in the autumn how the leaves begin to turn beautiful shades of
orange and brown. The autumn sunlight casts its light onto the leaves and the
days begin to get shorter and the nights begin to turn darker. Leaves begin to
rustle as children walk along the country lanes walking amongst the leaves and
the children’s laughter is heard far and wide.
Notice in the winter how the snow begins to fall and settles gently
onto the frozen ground. The days are crisp and the nights are long. We remember
times spent in front of a roaring log fire and we remember times spent with
family and friends, we would visit them and drink hot chocolate and get out the
photograph albums and reminisce of a time when we could all be together.
Life is a journey, not a race. Take time out not only for yourself, but
extend your hand of love and friendship for people in real need. They may just
want a listening ear, they would like to know that you are there for them if
they need you. Pick up the telephone and speak with your family and friends. In
this digital age we should try not to get too caught up in the outside world
too much. Our world is our family and friends.
