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Develop patience from "summary" of Start Where You Are by Pema Chödrön

Patience is a quality that can be cultivated through practice and awareness. It is not something that we are born with, but rather something that we can develop over time. Patience involves learning to be present with whatever is happening in the moment, without reacting impulsively or becoming overwhelmed by our emotions. It requires us to slow down, take a breath, and observe our thoughts and feelings with curiosity and compassion. One way to develop patience is by practicing mindfulness meditation. This involves sitting quietly and paying attention to our breath, our thoughts, and our sensations without judgment. Through this practice, we can learn to observe our impatience and restlessness without getting caught up in them. As we become more familiar with these patterns, we can begin to respond to them in a more skillful way, rather than reacting automatically. Another wa...
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