originally a response to a student: a personal understanding

I think sometimes this is the most difficult to apply in life, the knowledge that people aren't going to be open to our ideas and beliefs. We want so badly to help others understand what we've understood, to find the peace we have found, that it's hard to remember in the moment that they may never be ready to hear our message. And that's ok. It isn't a hit on us, we haven't failed, they just walk a different path. Living this knowledge can be hard, but thankfully we get a lot of practice trying!

I need to remember to incorporate patience. With patience this knowledge can bubble to the surface and push away the thoughts of frustration, removing hurt feelings, and bringing forth clarity. Patience is the key to everything I believe. Patience allows mindfulness, and mindfulness allows patience. With both come peace.