I would have shown you my amaryllis, but they are at home in NJ and I'm in MD, so they will have to wait. Instead, I've been thinking about quotes. I use them a lot, and collect them in both paper and digital forms. It's interesting how a few well-chosen words often speak to us more meaningfully than long explanations.
So in keeping with my chosen word this year, patience, here is a pertinent quote. It's often harder to be patient with yourself than with others, and I think it's also difficult to be patient with yourself without blithely excusing all your wrongs, but I'm going to make a concerted effort to find the right balance.
Here's hoping the first weekend of 2019 finds you where you want to be, doing what you want to do.
It's an excellent reminder. I know I am definitely more demanding of myself than I am of other people, but I really should treat myself as human and fallible more often.
ReplyDeleteThis quote is a wise reminder for all of us. Hope you have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Debbie, and you also!
DeleteI hope you have a weekend full of patience!
ReplyDeleteWise words! But, you are right Bonny - within them is a delicate balance! Have a happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteWe are always on our own backs first. Your progress in archery shows that you have the patience needed to be good to yourself. This journey is going to be a rich experience.
ReplyDeleteAmaryllis are wonderful lessons in patience ... I imagine you'll be well rewarded when you see yours again! and in the meantime, thank you for the wise words. Always welcome!!
ReplyDeleteThat's a quote I need to add to my book - love it! An excellent reminder. I'm hoping to knit and read a lot this weekend (in between chores....). Wishing you an excellent weekend!
ReplyDeleteA word for us all, it seems.
ReplyDeleteAh, wishing for patience with internet options and allowances. Annette here, at the library, still reading a variety of book/papers/blogs.
I love quotes! I have been collecting them (digitally, analog-ly, on Pinterest, in a file folder) for most of my life. Yours is perfect; words to the wise! XO
ReplyDeleteBonny, these are very thoughtful words. I have heard of being kind and gentle with one's self but not many references to patience. You are so right though - being patient with one's self is important.
ReplyDeleteI agree, I am not patient with myself and get frustrated. I do it when I don't meet my expectations. I hope you have a lovely notebook for your quotes to flip through!
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