Fit in the City - Leigh Ann Root
Progress and Patience go Hand in Hand
I consider anyone who is committed to the betterment of themselves, to be a work in progress. The official definition of progress is: To advance forward, steady improvement as of an individual or a society. Shouldn't we all be "Works in Progress", never really done but constantly learning and trying new things? Keeping our minds open to the possibilities, no matter our age, weight, size, social status, or career. Also, staying positive by eliminating and avoiding negative forces as they come at us. People who are successful, work on themselves all of the time. They're patient people, realizing that true results whether in weight loss or in any other area of their lives take time and effort. The definition of patience: Is the capacity of enduring hardship or inconvenience without complaint. Patient people don't whine when things get difficult or don't go their way. Instead, they become stronger from their challenges. They find ways out of problems, learning and growing from their experiences. Anything worth having is worth working for. Remember, it takes not one drop of sweat to put off doing anything! Unfortunately many people become masters of procrastination and not of progress. Things always seem to get in the way of their progress, but it's never them. You know the type. Maybe you've even had a time or two in your life, where you've gotten caught in this type of rut. Fear and fear of the unknown keep many people from trying new things or improving upon themselves. There are also many people who "have been" great and are happy to have been and are not interested in being wonderful again. This is called living in the past. There is nothing wrong with being proud of your past accomplishments. It's not living to your potential in the present moments of your life that can make a life less than fulfilling. Be patient with yourself as you go over the hurtles in becoming a better you. Patience and progress do go hand in hand.
Other people may need your patience with them, as they're on their own road toward self improvement. Encourage them to be their best, and surround yourself with people who are interested in setting goals and achieving them. Everyone gets out exactly what they put into their lives. You 'll get what you deserve, as well.
Don't forget that patience is necessary in many other aspects of your life. For instance, maybe your city has many intersections and roads that are being worked on. Be patient, try not to complain. It's better to have a city progressing than a sedentary city not moving forward at all. See this type of progress as exciting and positive. Whether it's rebuilding a city or working on yourself, the rewards will be waiting at the end. Perhaps it's time to take a cue from your city, start constructing an improved version of yourself.
