All of us have to wait for things in our daily lives. Some of us get impatient quickly and tend to blow a fuse; good things come to those who wait, as the old saying goes. Sometimes if we wait too long for something, the lifetime opportunity passes us by. God wants us to use our minutes on earth productively to enhance the lives of others and teach each other the knowledge that we have learned in our daily lives. Never let someone try to rob you of your time with God, for that is your most precious gift.
I wouldn’t say I like waiting for a long train, and I tend to turn around and find a road I can get through. Waiting in long lines for something gets tiring, especially if it is hot or cold. One time I had to stay at a doctor’s. Office all day from 6 AM till 4 PM when I finally got in. The Doctor had an emergency, but no one informed me about it. Some people think it is OK to come to a business when they are about to lock their doors for the day. I am punctual, so no one has to wait for me.
When you make someone wait for you, you are controlling them. Never wait for anyone over ten minutes unless they call you with a valid reason why you must wait. Waiting takes time off of your life when you could have accomplished many things in the time that was stolen from your life by waiting around. Respect others, and never expect them to wait around for you. Their time is no less valuable than your time is to you.
Time is a precious gift, so use it wisely and do not rob time from others by making them wait needlessly. We have to wait for many things in our life, but I refuse to wait for the things I genuinely do not have to do. There are only 24 hrs. in the day. I want to make the best of all those 24 hrs. I finish my work early, so I can take it easy and relax later in the day.
Waiting for the perfect picture or waiting to catch a big fish is relaxing. Waiting for test results is never relaxing, as you are on pins and needles. Waiting to hear about test results from a medical procedure is very nerve-racking. I do not think we genuinely like to stay for things unless it is something good to look forward to. I do not mind waiting for a planned vacation next year, an upcoming day trip, or eating out. Sometimes we have to grin and bear it as we have no alternative but to wait.
We will have to wait a good percentage of our lives for things. The average person spends six months in line for appointments and much more. On average, we spend 43 days of our life waiting on automated calls for customer service and more. If you are stuck in a traffic jam, make the best of it. While waiting for the traffic to clear, listen to music, call a friend, and relax. Remember, other people have to wait just like you. Be kind and considerate, and do not be rude or unruly just because you have to wait in traffic. Respect and be kind to others.
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