Many things in this world move with their own timeframe and there is little to nothing we can do about it. Same thing with the people in our lives. Each of them has their own rhythm just like we do. I know you know this. I know this. So why do we keep being impatient, wanting the eggs to hatch today and not next week? The eggs are going to hatch when they hatch and not a second sooner.
This is similar to comparing ourselves to other people and their journeys. Each of us has our own life to lead and comparing our progress to that of our neighbor does not help in the least. In fact, when Jyotish and Devi from Ananda were in Seattle last month they listed this as the number one thing that could keep a person from moving forward on their spiritual path. It's like taking a test: keep your eyes on your own paper, not on your neighbor's.
How are these two things accomplished? I have been very impatient lately. I have seen other people heal from their maladies faster than I am healing from mine. I have engaged in toe-tapping: when, oh when, will my "issues" be over? I don't know. The only thing I have figured out so far is to set my intentions on a daily basis to do what I need to do to move forward. Whether it is with my work, my health, or anything else, all I can do is set my daily intention and then follow-through as best I can. Maybe that is all any of us can do about anything!
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