Patience is a virtue.

I wish I had more.

Patience is an act.

We actively choose what we actions we take throughout the day.

Therefore, I do access to more.

It’s a choice.

Yaayy!

To be totally honest, I’m not exactly sure what Living a Purpose-Driven Life means.

I’ve heard people say that having a farm using traditional methods is a way to do it. Others say, being the best version of yourself everyday is another form. And yet others say, being kind is also living a life of purpose.

Does it mean that every task I engage in throughout my day must have purpose? Or does it mean, don’t float through life taking, taking and taking with our only concern being: What’s in it for me? I’m not sure.

My instincts would tell me that doing something that will not only benefit us as well as others is a good place to start.

Is building custom cabinets for my clients a purpose-driven life? I don’t know. It doesn’t feel like it sometimes. And yet other times it does.

I would – as I think many others as well – would like to change the world for the better in a big way. End homelessness. Cure cancer. Or rid the world of poverty. But, maybe if we can start by individually engaging in an act that has meaning to us – that benefits our well-being – we might just find that it too helps others as well.

But what the hell do I know. I’m just a cabinet maker.

I’m constantly fascinated and intrigued about people’s perspective when resolving problems. Especially the greatest minds in our history.

There is no doubt I could use help. It’s a skill just like anything else. If you’ve modeled a behavior that shows you frustration, panic and anger, more than likely you will have limited strategies to resolve your obstacle in your tool box.

On the other hand, if we can mentor and learn various strategies of not only how we arrive at problems and overcome them, but seeing the obstacle as an opportunity for growth and an awakening to wisdom, we may be a bit more welcoming to the whole idea. I know I would.

More than likely, someone in the history of mankind has gone through and resolved an issue we are going through. What did they do? How did they view the hurdle? I’m willing to bet it didn’t have a negative effect on their mindset.

In fact, I’m willing to bet it didn’t even break their stride. They probably look forward to them. Imagine that. Why? Because they can get beyond the problem to the solution and they have the foresight to know what person they are becoming.

With some effort, research and trial by fire, maybe I can get to that place. Maybe we all can.

It’s beneficial for us to recognize when it’s the right time to put in the work in order to accomplish the goals and hit the deadlines we’ve set for ourselves, no doubt.

We must also understand when it’s time to rest and rejuvenate ourselves in order to make the long haul. Physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually, we all can get run down and lose the giddy in our step when there is an aspect of our lives that’s “offline” or out of balance due to neglect or “life.”

If we’re able to have a better understanding of what our body needs in the moment, we can be more efficient and effective in the task we’re taking on.

Otherwise, we may be paying the toll later on down the line in a more inopportune time as well as being down for much longer.

What are we afraid of when it comes to opening ourselves up to others?

We’re capable of connecting with others deeply and frequently if we so choose. Why then, do many of us keep to ourselves and not make the effort?

Is it fear? Apathy? Indifference?

We can all be energized by a connection with another human being who wants to share of themselves authentically, respectfully and kindly with the intention of reciprocating all of the same back to us.

These are wonderful relationships. I know I have been inspired in the past to be the better version of myself.

What am I waiting for?