Out of my way!!!!
Hey you, at the front…. can you move or step aside??? A snail moves twice faster than you!
I made my order over 25 minutes ago but it’s like this food won’t be showing up, after all!!! Where’s my waiter? I hope he didn’t do a ka-vanish on me!
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Right from my days at Christ The King Nursery School, I’ve always heard these words bellowed out, from all directions
By different people wearing different coats at different times
Traders, drivers, pedestrians, city council officials, security guards, teachers, the clergy
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On top of their voices
With a lot of passion in their voices and utterances
That you get to clearly see the veins and arteries!
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Here’s my crazy idea
Hhhhhmmmmmmmm…I’ve always wanted to ask these guys shouting…why can’t you take your time?
I can imagine that smirk you have on your face, right now
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Over time, I’ve observed, very closely
How our people here, have zero patience
I don’t know if this is the same case wherever you’re from
But….it’s so interesting
Even when you look at somebody that’s in the driving seat, they literally want to own the entire road and chase away all the “other road users”
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Tell me this….
Do you agree that we have so many half-baked ideas out there?
Ranging all the way from school to our homes to our places of work to places of change and communities
To the point that many of us wonder how these ideas even make it to the final round of qualification!!!
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Were things like this, in the generations, times and days that came before us?
Were you guys this impatient like we are?
Were you guys so focused on chasing after the small stars and forgot about counting the big ones?
Were you guys so much taken up by notifications than the real time conversations with people?
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Hhhhhhhhmmmmmmmmm…
Would you want to hear what I think about this all? Hhhmmmmm…
I believe you can wait out 5 seconds for the storm to pass before you make a response to the question passed on unto you
I believe you can wait at a distance, for as long as you need, for the senior citizen to walk across the road
I believe you can wait for that download to fully complete it’s round before you begin looking through it
I believe you can line up, in the queue just like the rest of us
I believe you can take as long as you need to, to re-listen what you’ve recorded before you can make us listen to it
I believe you can sit out this game, recuperate for the coming ones and let other people gain some hands-on experience
I believe you can begin travelling an hour and a half, ahead of schedule, just so you have no excuse for the traffic jam getting you
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All in all, TAKE YOUR T.I.M.E ~
Hmm, actually, in Pakistan we always seem to take too much time for everything. often times people are so laid back that nothing gets done. For example in weddings people tend to arrieve hours late, holding up the entire ceremony. Too much of anything is bad i guess.
Mmmmyyyyyy….that’s new and interesting! I pretty much, will say it’s the same case here, in Uganda, Daima! Thanks sweetie, for sharing.
I loved this blog post well done very informative and got me thinking.
Aaaahhhhhh. …thank you, Joanne, for appreciating! ??
Very nice, I really like how you put things in perspective. Thank you so much.
Aaaawww….thank you Callie, for appreciating! ?
Great post. It really got me to think cause I am always rushing everywhere.
Hehe…..I’m glad to hear this, Devandre! ??
In America, everyone is always in a rush. I try to take time everyday to rest and read a little. It helps me keep things in perspective.
Aaaaahhhhhhh….that’s so sweet and nice to hear! Keep it up… ??
Really interesting ideas.. it’s so true, we are so busy always chasing something that sometimes we miss those things that are truly important.
Aaahhhhhh….thank you, Victor! ??
Taking your time is one of the few things we forget and set aside nowadays. It’s a good reminder for all of us because where always on a rush.
Aaahhhhh….well said, Nadj! ??
living in NYC we have little patience I especially notice this when I travel. IF we have to wait more than 10 minutes for a bus or train we lose our mind 🙂
Aaaahhhhhh….that’s very interesting, Mireille! I believe something can be done, to tone down this aggression. ??
Remembering to slow down is a message that many of us in this fast-paced world need to hear. Thank you for reminding us that taking a breath & waiting just for a few minutes won’t hurt us! In reality, it can help us appreciate things we would have missed in our haste. Great reminder 🙂
You’re welcome, Namesste Momma. ??
You’ve put quite interesting points. Nice post!
Laura
http://www.wanderwithola.com
Aaaawwww….thank you, Laura! ??
These are really interesting points to think about!
Aaaahhhhhh….I’m very glad to hear this, Sondra! Thank you for appreciating. ??
I agree. it is so important to slow down and just enjoy life. i feel like sometimes we get so caught up in life and forget the little things.
Aaaaahhhhhh….I’m glad to hear this, Andrea. Thank you!
this is so cool
Thank you, TennisFoodie!
Beautiful pictures. Nice content. Will wait for more 🙂
Aaaawwwww…..thank you, Nik!
I think patience was a necessity in generations past -they had no choice. Now – we aren’t forced to be a good neighbor or friend. We are able to be rude and just change friends… We ought to go back to valuing people and respecting THEIR time… thats when our time perspectives change.
Hhhhhmmmmmmm….alright Cath! I hear you….??
We all need to take our time, because if you rush things Nothing gets done
? indeed, Momi Berlin!
It’s funny how in different places across the world or even different places in the same country see time so differently. I think it depends on how busy somewhere is and the pace of life.
Hhhhmmmmmm….you just might be right, you know, Rachel! ??
I know what you mean. I live in New York and if you walk a bit slower than running there will be people screaming at you. We need to slow down!
Hihi….screaming? ?? gosh! Let’s slow down, a bit.
Very practical read indeed! I kinda find myself guilty of some but realization followed fast.
Hehe…..thank you, Mary! ?
I would love to be able to visit one day before I reach my 40s
Aaaaahhhhhhh….that would my pleasure, Betzy!
I’m always rushing my kids. I need to relax and just enjoy my day with them and not always be so rushed.
Aaaaahhhhhh…..sounds like a good plan, Jesusa! ??
I’m still working on my patience. In this big city where I live, rushing and traffic is the second word. Everyone is in a hurry. I need to remind myself more often to slow down and stay calm. Thanks for the motivation.
This is what I really need to read right now 🙂 It’s important to take it slow…
Aaaaawwww…..I’m very glad to hear it, Algene! ??
Patience makes perfect is what my mom told me growing up! This was an inspiring post, thanks for sharing! 🙂
Aaaaahhhhh….that was brilliant of Mummy! You’re most welcome. ??
Surely with this post you remember the old fairy tale of the hare and the snail that we should all take inspiration from!
😍😍😂😂 indeed!
Great post. I like to take my time. I don’t procrastinate, but I do like to start what I’m doing early so that I’m not rushed, and I can clearly think about what I’m doing.
😍😍👏👏 good for you!
We do seemt o live in a world where patiends doen’t come easily. I must say I’m guilty. I think we all expect things in life too instantly and it does us good to take stock sometimes.
😭😭 yeah!!!
I guess, this post reminds us to slow down because sometimes we are so in hurry or we are tend to rush things when it comes to everything like relationships, dreams and etc. Slowing down is a way of stopping you but it is the way for you to think and to do the things that you need to do in a proper or right way.
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I think technology has made us all very impatient. We need to relax and enjoy every moment.
😂😂 indeed!!!
The age-old saying came to my mind while reading this “Patience is a virtue.” Too many people are concerned with the destination or end result they forget how great the journey there can be. Another quote that comes to mind “Take time to smell the roses/flowers.”
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I like your perspective on this. We all really need to slow down and absorb the moments, not race through them
😍😍 indeed!
LOVE this post and the message with in. I really do need to take time and slow down as I always seem to be rushing around x
😍😍 you need to!
In India we have an unspoken rule. If someone says that they are going to be in an xyz place in 15 minutes, it automatically translates into 30 mins which is kind of funny. Thankfully that’s not the case in the professional scenario. I always work ahead of the schedule!
😂😂😂😂😂 same here in Uganda!
Masterfully written piece! So many people don’t see the generational differences on how each view time. Our generation is constantly distracted with notifications bells all day long
😂😂😂😂 rrriiiggghhhttttt!!!