Pain
Teaches Us Patience.... Just like the snow covered earth waits
patiently for Spring to appear, so too, pain teaches us to wait for
brighter days and new life ahead. Sometimes pain comes in a physical
form, sometimes even a chronic form. Those are times we can grow
frustrated with the healing process. Our Patience is tested. I have
found I am better at evaluating, analyzing, and growing from
some of the emotional difficulties. But because that , in itself
stretches me to the very breaking point...I often can't be so patient,
so centered, when physical pain hits. Recently I had a slip and fall and
was injured. Although I'm taking all steps possible to recover, and try
to return to my usual routine, it has been a trial. I can tolerate how
uncomfortable I am for a few hours after having some sleep, but within
hours of annoying and tense pain...I'm snapping at everyone. It's just
not my nature to be so short with others. I'm trying to learn to be
patient like the still, calm, snow covered branches. If patience is a
lesson to be acquired in this life, pain in it's raw, unrelenting,
unforgiving way...can be a master teacher... to be still, breathe,
focus, relax, and patiently wait...for this too will pass. Beautiful
springtime could be just a season away. What joy some tulips and
daffodils will bring after the Icy isolation of physical pain. If I
can't conquer this today...I have patience with myself that I may have a
better day tomorrow.
