A virtue?

Patience, they say, is a virtue.
I'm wondering if that's right.
A virtue is defined as:  moral excellence
Hmmm


At this point, I'd settle for folks realizing it is a necessity.
A simple, day-to-day life skill without which society crumbles.


Is it really that important to get to the stop light twelve seconds before the person you just cut off?
Do you need to purchase all the pasta to save thirty-four cents?
Do you need to begin your child's dance lessons at four months so they are the best?
Do you have to answer every email before you pay attention to your toddler?
Can't your text wait til you're at a light, or better yet . . . at home?


Patience has moved beyond virtue.
It is a lost art form.
An abandoned behavior that the world is truly lacking.
A little more patience would create a much more peaceful world.


Take some time to breathe.
Respond. Don't react.
Let the other driver in.
Let someone else save a few pennies on groceries.
It's ok for your child to not always be a superstar.
Your email and texts can wait.


Let's try a little patience today.