The value of patience

Yesterday I was on the 165 bus which runs on a very busy route. Suddenly at the next stop I see a summer camp group with maybe 30 pre-teens and their counselors waiting to board. I sighed for a second because it was so hot and humid but they climbed aboard and squeezed themselves into any available nook and cranny. A couple of them sat next to me and one of the counselors who was maybe 18 was standing to my left.

I offered to her that this was good practice for when she had her own kids and she laughed while flashing me a very gentle and good natured smile. She was so lovely.

It reminded me of the importance of patience and how I have improved mine with some constant work.