Of all the difficulties of human life, waiting has to be the worst. Anticipation can be exciting, but delayed too long and humans will do almost anything to get past it. Waitimg. Waiting. Waitimg.
Im overcoming frailties, one of the greatest exercises is to force yourself to wait. Delay the sugary snack. Push off that major purchase. Wait an extra month before making a decision. Waiting.
Patience is a skill that is learned by waiting.
Guy
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