Sometimes while waiting in traffic, or on an airplane, or at a cash register, I find myself getting all wound up. Patience isn’t my first reaction.
But I have a little trick that helps if I remember to use it.
I look around at the other people, in their airplane seats, in their cars, behind their counters, standing on line, and I take a moment to really see them. I mean, I’m not obvious. I don’t want to make anyone think I’m a freak uncomfortable, but I look at them one by one and say silently…
“I love you, and I honor your story.”
“I love you, and I honor your story.”
Everything shifts.
The line moves.
Most of all I feel better. Sometimes I’m even like, Wait! Hold up! I’m not done honoring everyone!
If only I could figure out a way to apply this trick to slow computers.
I love you and I honor your hard drive?
Oh, gosh, I just always make sure to have a book handy 😉
I value your service and thank you for your help…even if I want to crawl into the screen and squeeze your little guts til they… uhmmm. I mean. Thank you.
You are the best. I stink at patience, except in traffic I’m actually really good. My rule is: no complaining unless you are in the car that was part of the accident.
i’ve gotten as far as ‘you’re annoying the crap out of me but i’ll bet you have an interesting story.’
hey, it’s an evolution.
Slow computers? I have no patience for slow computers!
Ho’oponopono…
I’m sorry.
I forgive you.
I love you.
I love you and I honor the extra time you give me to breathe while I wait for you to *&^%@#$ GO?
I think I love you!!!