Waiting in Action

Waiting sometimes seems the most difficult discipline of all, because I must, at least for a few moments, accept things as they are.
And the opportunities abound, all day, every day, so we can’t find much excuse for not practicing, can we?

To Do This Week

Choose the longer checkout line. Invite someone to step in front of you (especially if you're running late – very effective). Observe closely how others wait, some patiently, others angrily. Notice the stories you make up to explain the behaviors you observe (hey, you do it anyway; so, this time, observe your story, too.)