By David Hegg

If you see our society as I do, you’re aware of a drastic erosion in the laudable virtue of patience. While we expect and demand that others be patient with us, we too often fail to extend this virtue to others. This is especially true when faced with those who see things differently, adhere to an opposing ideology, or generally pursue life at a different pace.

On the personal level, for example, those who are happily married have learned the value of patience. In this case, it means knowing when to let things go, when not to respond, when to hold your tongue, and when to think carefully before speaking your mind. It also means realizing that not everything needs to become an issue. And yet, patience does not rule out action when the situation demands it.

When life creates challenges that must be met, the best solutions begin by making sure you have all the pertinent information. Then, with great patience, critical thinkers ponder the possible responses and choose the one with the best promise of success and the fewest........

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