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Patience is often misunderstood to be some sort of static, emotionless state. That is far from the truth. Patience allows us to be fully present with what is going on within and around us so that when action is advisable we can make wise decisions. When action would be fruitless we can likewise see that clearly and work toward relinquishing our

“concepts that seem natural to us are full of contradictions and anxieties. Perhaps accepting this messiness would lead us to a more conscious and intelligent way of living.” - via Jacques Derrida