The incredible advances in technology have come at a cost. In the process, we have lost the concept of patience. We have become accustomed to immediate access to information. Instantaneous answers to questions. We have forgotten how to wait.
I see it in my grandkids. If they aren’t immediately gratified or entertained by an activity, they quickly abandon it. I’ve tried doing jigsaw puzzles with them. If they don’t immediately find several pieces that fit together, they give up. Adults who want to lose weight no longer try to change their eating habits and take the pounds off gradually. Instead they take pills and shots in an attempt to reach their goal overnight.
Most concerning, we’re not patient with each other. That driver in front of us hasn’t noticed the light has turned green. Time to lay on the horn. We want those around us to live by our expectations. Grace and forgiveness are hard to come by. Maybe if we all just took a deep breath, slowed down a bit, and scaled back on all the judgement, the world could be a better place.
Amen, thank you.