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Patience – Quote of the Week

May 19, 2012 By Jean Wise



“Patience is not waiting passively until someone else does something.

Patience asks us to live the moment to the fullest, to be completely present to the moment, to taste the here and now, to be where we are.

When we are impatient, we try to get away from where we are. We behave as if the real thing will happen tomorrow, later, and somewhere else.

Let’s be patient and trust that the treasure we look for is hidden in the ground on which we stand.”

– Henri Nouwen

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About Jean Wise

I am a writer and speaker at retreats, gatherings and seminars. I have been a spiritual director since 2006 and also work as a Deacon for my church. I love nourishing others closer to God. Check out my books available on Amazon, traditionally and self-published. Learn more about me at: https://healthyspirituality.org/blog/biography/

Healthy Spirituality – a sacred space to nurture your faith, grow closer to God, and belong to a community, walking together on life’s journey. This blog is written by author, speaker and retreat leader Jean Wise

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