Inspirational Quotes About Patience

I was sifting through old photos the other day, and came across these magical photos I took in Paris.  They are a bit surreal.  When I look at them, they convey a calmness and beauty that I just can’t fully describe.  Even though the scenery is of a bustling city, the glowing light of the sunset creates a softness that I love.  I started to reflect on myself, and the happenings of this past year.  Patience had never been my most admirable quality.  I grew up with a strong Cuban mother who moved at lightning fast speed.  She cooked fast, talked fast, drove fast, and, well, you get the picture.  In her age, and with my CTS diagnosis, we’ve both slowed down.  I have been forced to slow down, and so has she.  And, in many ways, I’m thankful for it.  Having patience for others, for myself, and for life in general is truly a marvelous thing.  Isn’t there a saying that the best things in life can’t be rushed?  Or is it that all good things come to those who wait?  I understand those words now, more than ever.  Life takes twists and turns, in ways that would never be planned.  Patience during those u-turns  and detours is key.  I hope that these images give YOU HOPE, and remind you (and myself) to have patience.  Wonderful things are on the horizon.

xo, Maria