March 26th 2011
Have you ever heard the phrase patience is a virtue? Have you ever wondered why? The phrase "patience is a virtue" is just a way of expressing the importance of being patient. A virtue is a trait or quality deemed to be morally excellent and thus is valued as a foundation of principle and good moral being. Patience can make us better people. The definition of the word is to tolerate delay implying self control and forbearance.

A lot of us have been job hunting lately and this patience is wearing thin. Many of us will be job hunting soon and the frustration will hit.

The actual job hunting is the primary source of aggravation on an ongoing basis. To achieve a good level of patience, you need to develop a view of what's really practical. You can only do what you can with what you have. What's available defines what you can achieve. You don't expect to win the lottery every day, so don't expect every day on the job hunt to be a big win. The internal stresses are based on expectations, not reality. The solution is patience, and lots of it.

Many job seekers feel that they're being poked with a stick on a regular basis by outside sources, even those trying to help. Job hunting is a very personal experience, and this can be interpreted as deep, intolerable intrusion.

The problem is that most of the time this view of outside sources is actually wrong. Other people can't easily penetrate the stress levels, particularly when they're not allowed in. They're usually doing what they think is right, not trying to annoy you. Patience can correct a lot of misconceptions, and reduce stress, when you engage with instead of rejecting these sources.

Crises sometimes happen, and naturally, they create stress. The last thing any unemployed person needs is to have to worry about things like their unemployment insurance or other important issues like that.

Patience is essential to deal with these crises. You need to be able to think straight, and disappearing into a burst of frustration isn't going to do that. The need is to work with people to solve the problem. Only patience can do that. It's tough, yes, but it's also essential.

Patience isn't just a buzzword. It's a survival strategy, and a way of taking time to deal with problems and keep things in perspective. If you can learn to conquer it, you are well on your way to facing society head on.

Just this week my patience was tested when I was facing three deadlines and the internet went down. Imagine my frustration. I didn’t allow that to get the better of me though, I just found another alternative to get my tasks completed.

Practice patience today ya’ll it will benefit you later on life. Have a great day and God bless!
Scady. P

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