The Weekly Nibble #43

Good morning my dear darlings - 

Once upon a time, many years now passed, I had the gift of being part of a lovely group of curious people, looking to learn and cultivate a way to go through each day, each moment, able to be open, to listen, stay calmer, more present. My 1st class on mindfulness.

Each week, we would gather, and learn together, the skills, attitudes, and principles of practicing mindfulness. Virtues like a beginner's mind,  letting go, acceptance, and patience to name a few. At the end of each class, we would pick from a jar, an attitude to practice that week. One of my classmates, her 1st week, drew patience. Knowing her story, I thought this might be a challenging one for her, and her body language indicated as such. The following week, she again drew patience. The following week, as you can guess, patience again...we all had a loving good laugh (her included).

Timing. 

The dictionary defines patience as the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upset. 

Worth the practice, and we are certainly never short of opportunity. 

This week, we explore nature's gentle quiet wisdom on timing and patience, teaching us without ever saying a single word. I hope you enjoy this little bite. I always love writing it. Let's take our shared breath (slowly in for 4, and slowly out for 4...feel that? ) and explore one example of her sweet gifts that can nourish, and teach us, 

so much... about the good things...that come... to those...who learn... to wait. 

namaste