“It’s easier to find men who will volunteer to die, than to find those who are willing to endure pain with patience.”- Julius Caesar
Recently, I have found myself becoming slow to anger and quick to speak. I have to consciously think about taking a deep breath or even doing yoga to help calm myself down. This lack of patience, I’ve realized, seems to be from a lack of direction. The past few months, I have spent many hours in constant study and dedication to build up my voice acting business. I have spent much less time just being still. It is in the stillness that answers can be found and peace fills the soul. My mind is in constant flight mode as I attempt to audition for any job possible, reach out to as many people as time allows, while also tending to the home and spending time with my husband. I have neglected time for myself to simply sit and reflect on the achievements I have made in these past few months.
I have goals set each day to achieve, but have re-added items such as sit on the porch and read, drink a cup of coffee and watch a favorite show, just sit and be still. Calming my mind and stilling my body are the most challenging things for me to do as I always love to be in constant motion. However, in the loud world we live in, I realize that the peace that is now missing from my life may only return if I allow my body some rest.
Patience is not always easy to give others, yet alone ourselves. We must listen to our bodies and give them what they are craving. I am not normally an annoyed person, but I have definitely been short in times I do not mean to be recently. It’s the Patient Talk with ourselves that can help refuel the soul. I choose to check that off my list today and every day for the week ahead.
Until next shift,
Shania