On the way to church this arvo, we went past a learner driver, and on the back of the car was a big sign saying "Be Patient".It's so easy to get frustrated with people who are learning, and easy to forget that we all had to learn at some point, too. What a great reminder that if we are sitting behind a learner driver, we should be patient with them (something I excel at... ahem...), because the last thing they need is pressure, and they're not going to learn and develop if they can't be "on the road".
For all parts of life, I think the same applies - it's easy to get frustrated with those who are learning skills, and easy to forget our own path. What's more impacting for me, though, is that I need (humbling as it is) a big "Be Patient" sign stuck on my head, to remind myself to be patient as I'm learning, to remember that others had to develop over time, and weren't instantly great at the things they do.
Be Patient...
Yes indeedy....It's like my Dad always said, (In fact he said it an awful lot) "Look! Don't be so angry, you can't expect to be an instant expert at everything!"
ReplyDeleteI always thought he was just trying to make me feel better, but it's that realisation that helps me to this very day...(Sometimes)
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