I really enjoyed this blog post by Heather at Swiss Army Wife:
"No… that’s not it at all. I haven’t been blessed with some magical patience gene. In actuality, I hate waiting and I like instant gratification. Impatience, isn’t one of my better qualities, but as I get older and gain more experience, I learn to cope and try not to negatively affect others with my eager ways.
So what is it then? Why do people compliment me on my patience? Why do I hear “I don’t know how you do it” and “you’re so patient” coming from people outside my household.
It’s not patience. It’s perspective."
