Once again, nature can be our biggest teacher. As I observed this little tree, I realized it was teaching me a valuable lesson about life. In every aspect of life, be it our relationships, our health, our work, our perception of our world, we need to give it what it needs and then stop and wait for it to come to fruition.
If a relationship is strained, perhaps forgiveness, love, kindness is needed. Do what is needed and then let it go. Give it time so that the emotions of all concerned can be absorbed, processed and healing can take place. When it comes to our health, maybe changing the diet, doing the physical exercise or if you’ve had surgery, do what is needed post-surgery but at the same time be patient for healing the physically body takes a time to heal. When it comes to our work or a special project, do what is necessary, put in the energy that is required but then remember to also give it the time and the space for it to bloom. Things don’t often happen overnight. A singer who has a number one hit always says, “yes, I am an overnight success, but it took 10 years of hard work to have this success.” It’s the waiting that is painful for many of us and it requires consistency and lots of patience.
If you want to have a healthier relationship with yourself or with others, heal your body or keep it healthy or make a big change in your life, whatever it is, it requires self-awareness, mindful action and lots of patience.
What in your life requires action and then patience?
