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There Are Many Ways To Develop And Increase Patience.

For Me, I Travel. So I Booked A Trip To New York.

By Josette Veltri of stress and agitation. I was a few short steps away from the gate when a
BUT, not this time or passenger rushing to catch his plane pushed me aside and
My goal was to be so I thought. knocked the cup out of my hand. I was stunned, angry,
mindful of my thoughts and Test #3 - Starbucks frustrated and so was my internal dialogue - I must be
actions - not judge or be So far so good, I on Candid Camera because no one could be that stupid,
critical of them. I knew if I successfully passed didn’t he see me, what was he thinking or not thinking.
quickly identified with each the tests and was And, on and on I went until I heard my inner voice again
thought and the feelings positive I was growing telling me to give him a break, it was not intentional. To
that followed, my triggered and increasing this I impatiently thought REALLY, and proceeded ranting
emotions would reveal the patience. Now, with thirty-seven minutes remaining with thoughts unspeakable, until I heard my flight called.
areas I needed to develop and before takeoff, I looked for the nearest Starbucks. And, I walked on the plane in a not so good mood, found my
increase in patience. before long, I found it along with eleven very impatient, seat, hauled my carry-on into the above bin and sat down.
The evening before my travel, I checked my luggage unhappy customers waiting in line. I knew I was NOT on tract to accomplish the reason I was
twice, reconfirmed the time of pick-up, checked my flight I took my place at the back of the line, smiled at the traveling, yet could not quiet my frustrated inner dialogue.
which reported on time, then turned on the weather channel. agitated passengers but found no one smiled back. After Test #4 – The Broken Seat
The weather report - crystal clear for takeoff and landing. several unsuccessful attempts to make small talk, I thought I was hoping no one would be sitting in front of me
The morning of my travel the Uber driver thankfully was this would be the perfect opportunity to go with flow and be but that was not happening. Finding her way down the
on time, I was at peace and ready to go, OR so I thought. grateful for the additional time I had before takeoff. aisle was the passenger assigned to the seat, you guessed
Test #1 – Unexpected Traffic! Seven minutes later, it was my turn to order - Grande Chai it, right in front of me. I impatiently noticed her having
I noticed the traffic was unusually heavy which prompted Latte, almond milk extra hot please. It was my comfort drink
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