“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives...

It is no secret; patience is a virtue. Many children’s parables inform us of the need for patience. Some of us may even be familiar with the famous marshmallow experiment conducted over 40 years ago. The lesson is, if we wait and follow directions, we will receive a...

Why is the microwave so slow? Why is traffic so slow? Why is my computer so slow? I wish things were faster. For many, patience may be in short supply. This is probably why there are such things as road rage, snapping at others, and getting frustrated easily. When...

A few days ago a colleague of mine, recently retired, concluded an email with "Be Water, My Friends,” an adage made famous by the actor and martial artist Bruce Lee. I know little about Bruce Lee, but reading these words at that specific time, one of change and...

Meet Patience: Patience eventually arrives for class, and sits unnoticed in the back. She shares a table with Peace. She’s a great listener. You feel heard. You feel valued. You feel appreciated. She is selfless. Patience practices her presentations until they are...