This week’s blog post was going to be about eating cookies, or rather my lack of willpower when it comes to cookies, but something happened that I just have to get off my chest.
They say patience is a virtue. Unfortunately, it is not one of my virtues. I am a hyper person who can’t sit still. As such, I don’t have a lot of patience. With my prayer, meditation and yoga practices, I am getting better, but I still have a ways to go. This was brought home to me this Sunday.
I like to chill out on Sunday and have a leisurely day. I also hate to go food shopping, preferring to go first thing in the mornings during the week. Mom calls me this Sunday and says that she has to go to the grocery store. I’m thinking, “arghhhh, I ask her every day if she needs anything at the store and she says no.” Technically, she is still driving, but I have her car so that she can’t drive. I try to be very accommodating to her so that she doesn’t feel stuck.
I was very annoyed with her this day. She knows I hate to go food shopping when the store is really busy. It’s hard to find parking, I have to help her maneuver the store and the list goes on. She likes to go to the store herself and won’t give me a list of things she needs. Sharp words were exchanged. It all ended by me promising to stop by later that afternoon.
I calmed down and went over to her house. She greeted me by saying that the reason she wanted to go to the store was that she was out of coffee and hadn’t had her morning cup of coffee. Now that I get. I would be a total raving lunatic if I didn’t have my morning cup of coffee.
What this whole incident taught me was that when I get annoyed or impatient, I should ALWAYS take a deep breath before I do anything. And then I should THINK. My reading of situation may not be the total picture.
Let’s hope I remember this lesson next time I get annoyed.
The Thinker photo is courtesy of Dan McKay’s Flickr Photostream, under Creative Commons Licensing.
Judi Brady
March 26, 2014
Nancy, we have all been there,one way or another..I had plenty of moments in a similar way with my Mom …we are human and from time to time will not be as patient as we wish we had been..Then the guilt would set in! It took me a long time to learn to forgive myself on those rare occasions and resolve to do better ! Your idea of a deep breath is priceless!! You are a terrific daughter !
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Nancy Loderick
March 26, 2014
Hi Miss Judi,
Thanks so much for your comment. It is helpful to know that I am not the only one who loses patience.
Self-acceptance is so important for our well-being.
Nancy
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Judy A. Beebe
March 26, 2014
Enjoyed this post! I’m not a coffee drinker, but I think I get it. Thanks for the chuckle.
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Nancy Loderick
March 26, 2014
Hi Judy,
I’m so glad you enjoyed the post and that it gave you a laugh.
Nancy
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Professor VJ Duke
March 26, 2014
So true, Nancy. It always helps to stop and think. I’m guilty of not doing it! And the professor isn’t patient either!
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Nancy Loderick
March 26, 2014
Hey Professor,
I have found over and over again when I act without thinking, I always get into trouble!
Nancy
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brucethomasw
March 26, 2014
Yes – I relate to the hyperness, Nancy. A deep breath and practicing patience would have kept me from having my foot in my mouth, more than once. I too am working at this cultivation of mindfulness with meditation, though no yoga – which know would also do a world of good – even though I climb into crawl spaces an attics with my work as a carpenter, I am terribly inflexible, sometimes in more way than one. Thanks for sharing, stopping and thinking. Best regards – to you, and you mom.
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Nancy Loderick
March 26, 2014
Hi Bruce,
Thanks for your comment. You should definitely try yoga! If you aren’t really into the whole yoga thing, there’s a fun practice call DDP Yoga. It was created by Diamond Dallas Page, a retired wrestler.
Nancy
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Wendell A. Brown
March 26, 2014
I think there are many moments we find where a single happening makes us to reflect deeply about ourselves in a similar situation! Thanks Nancy for sharing ! God bless!
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Nancy Loderick
March 26, 2014
Hi Wendell,
All too true. I find as I slow down more and really engage in the moment, I am able to reflect more deeply about myself.
Hope you have a blessed week!
Nancy
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Mind Margins
March 26, 2014
I can sooo relate. I hate to go grocery shopping, even when it’s not crowded.
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Nancy Loderick
April 1, 2014
Hi,
Thanks for your comment. I’m with you on the grocery shopping – except I do like to shop at Trader Joes. Of course, I go first thing in the morning, right when they open so it’s not busy.
Nancy
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Mind Margins
April 1, 2014
I love Trader Joe’s as well, and only go during the weekday when it’s less crowded. I went once on a Saturday afternoon and couldn’t believe how packed it was!
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Ken Loderick
March 28, 2014
Very nice inspirational post dear wife!
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Nancy Loderick
April 1, 2014
Thank you Mr. Ken! 🙂
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annetbell
April 28, 2014
Great thoughts for all of us to remember. . . .
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Nancy Loderick
April 29, 2014
Hi Annetbell,
I’m glad you enjoyed this post. I really enjoyed writing it and thought that others would enjoy it as well.
Nancy
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annetbell
April 29, 2014
Thank you !
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