"Here Comes the Sun"
Not too long ago I was on the phone with a computer tech support person. I had to reboot the computer and I apologized for my computer taking so long. Her response I thought was odd, "Computers have made us impatient." I've pondered that comment a lot since then. I'm not sure if technology created an impatient society or if an impatient society created technology. Don't misunderstand me, I am very grateful for all of the things we have that save us time: disposable diapers, dishwashers, microwaves, cars, digital cameras, cordless phones, cell phones, email, copy machines (at my own house), etc.
But all of this convenience does come with a price, we have become very impatient. We live in a "I want it now" and "do it now" society. I have found myself growing impatient with the elderly lady in the check out isle at the grocery store. I have found myself growing impatient with the school bus or tractor I am following down the road. I have found myself getting impatient with my garden when it doesn't produce beautiful veggies over night. I have found myself growing impatient with my children when it takes them more than 20 minutes to brush their teeth, comb their hair, and put on their shoes in the morning. We won't even talk about the impatience I have when it come to potty training.
I have come to the conclusion that patience is a Divine attribute (much like charity), one that is possessed by our loving Heavenly Father. I would hate it if He ran out of patience with me. He hasn't yelled at me to hurry and learn faster, or to move out of the way.
Several years ago we received a letter from Paul's Grandmother, in it she wrote, "Don't forget to slow down and smell the flowers." I'm continually on the search to find a way to do that. I think I finally found it the other morning when I opened the blinds over my kitchen window.
In my rush to get everyone ready and out the door in the morning, I take a deep breath and just stand there and look at the sunrise. It puts everything back in perspective. A sunrise can't be hurried, you must be patient to enjoy it's beauty.
But all of this convenience does come with a price, we have become very impatient. We live in a "I want it now" and "do it now" society. I have found myself growing impatient with the elderly lady in the check out isle at the grocery store. I have found myself growing impatient with the school bus or tractor I am following down the road. I have found myself getting impatient with my garden when it doesn't produce beautiful veggies over night. I have found myself growing impatient with my children when it takes them more than 20 minutes to brush their teeth, comb their hair, and put on their shoes in the morning. We won't even talk about the impatience I have when it come to potty training.
I have come to the conclusion that patience is a Divine attribute (much like charity), one that is possessed by our loving Heavenly Father. I would hate it if He ran out of patience with me. He hasn't yelled at me to hurry and learn faster, or to move out of the way.
Several years ago we received a letter from Paul's Grandmother, in it she wrote, "Don't forget to slow down and smell the flowers." I'm continually on the search to find a way to do that. I think I finally found it the other morning when I opened the blinds over my kitchen window.
In my rush to get everyone ready and out the door in the morning, I take a deep breath and just stand there and look at the sunrise. It puts everything back in perspective. A sunrise can't be hurried, you must be patient to enjoy it's beauty.
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-Audria