PATIENCE REALLY IS A VIRTUE.

It’s a human obsession to want everything immediately, we are racing against time, but time is only an illusion created by man.  Rushing things in life will only bring disappointment or where it produces results, just a shadow of what is possible.   "Time is an illusion". – ALBERT EINSTEIN -

Think about when you boil the kettle to make tea.  If you don't wait for the water to finish boiling - it won't be warm and you won’t enjoy a flavourful cup of tea.  Each goal will take place in its own time.  Some may become reality faster than others; it just depends on how much needs to be done to make it happen.  Many goals require a complete change of lifestyle and others, years of training, or relocation, however it’s not only a question of waiting but also maintaining a good attitude.  Becoming successful is a privilege and must be earned.  It’s not something that we deserve because we had a hard life or because we were born with less than others.

“The timeless in you is aware of life’s timelessness. And knows that yesterday is but today’s memory and tomorrow is today’s dream.” - KHALIL GIBRAN -

Having dreams is important, planning and putting things into action is part of the process, but stepping back once in a while will enable you to jump further.  Starting a business or a new career will take time to yield the success you crave.  Becoming successful in just a few months is unrealistic as it takes time to build, like a wall, one brick at the time.  It’s why so many people give up before seeing results and swiftly return to their comfort zone.  If you don't give time to time, you'll only receive a little.  Be patient with a positive attitude and believe that all your hard work and sacrifice will be rewarded one day and it will materialise before your eyes; probably when you expect it the least; your harvest time will come.

“You can have it all. Just not all at once.” – OPRAH WINFREY – 

Patience is virtuous in other ways too.  It has the power to heal.  

People argue all the time and whatever their relationship to each other, misunderstandings can be damaging.  Time will heal the broken pieces, and sometimes it’s the only remedy.  

Time really can mend your heart and bring you peace of mind.  It’s pointless to bear a grudge, the negative emotion is with you, not the subject of your emotion so in the end you’ll only end up hurting yourself. 

Your love for your dreams, and the discipline you’ll develop to achieve them will attract the right people and situations to you.  Walking the path towards your goal requires patience, devotion and love, and for these reasons only some become successful.

Simply ask yourself these questions: how much do I want it?  Am I willing to sacrifice my time?  Put my social life on hold?  Endure backwards steps in order to move forward?  Or, to struggle financially?  If you can answer yes to all of these questions then you’re ready to start your journey.  But remember, success will take its sweet time so always be mindful of that.

HAVE PATIENCE WITH ALL THINGS BUT MOSTLY WITH YOURSELF.

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READING, WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?

"Reading takes you to places that no plane, train, car, movie or TV programme can - into the very depth of your own imagination.  It informs you mentally, culturally and emotionally like nothing else and the very best books stay with you forever".  That's what a good friend of mine said when I asked her why she loved reading books so much.

Until two years ago, I had probably read willingly just one book and perhaps another half-a-book in my life (what I read as a student doesn't count, I think).  I had a juvenile mind that only wanted to have fun, go on holiday, go out with friends, the obvious occupations of a young mind.

I used to look at people reading like they were wasting their time.  I thought they were boring or nerdy but the truth was they were nourishing and expanding their awareness. They loved reading and I didn't; I didn't understand.   A book cannot give you life experience as it must be lived; but it certainly can engage your imagination, your feelings, and your thoughts. One of my favorite books – The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

Reading is the key to knowledge, mind expansion and self-education but also escapism through imagination.  My boyfriend always encouraged me to read but I always used to say - "It's boring and I don't like reading".  In truth I just wasn't interested in learning by myself, I was lazy to read, I would learn through what I'd hear or watch on the TV and as a result my knowledge was limited.

"The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn the more places you'll go".  - Dr. Seuss, I Can Read With My Eyes Shut!-

It also helps improve your grammar, your vocabulary and you will be teaching yourself new things.

People's knowledge and opinions aren't enough to develop your mind, what they know is their knowledge not yours, you could never fully understand something until you read about it and experience it yourself.

Not reading at all may limit your possibilities and achievements; we are humans with fully functioning minds that are waiting to be filled with ideas, knowledge and experiences; we are meant to feed our brains, ask questions and wonder - how is that possible?  We aren't sheep following the herd, having an opinion and personal knowledge makes you unique and interesting.

Choosing to read is a key to success in life.

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