Patience is pretty much considered a virtue, a trait of excellence which doesn’t only accept but also tolerates suffering, delay or annoyance without complaint. It is the ability to endure difficult situations without displaying any negative emotions.
It sounds like an incredible quality to possess but is it truly an asset or a curse? In today’s post, I wanted to explore the notion of patience and if it is really a skill which brings benefits or a curse which restricts you. Without further ado, let’s jump into the post!
La patience est généralement considérée comme une vertu, une qualité exceptionnelle qui consiste non seulement à accepter, mais aussi à tolérer la souffrance, les retards ou les contrariétés sans se plaindre. C’est la capacité d’endurer des situations difficiles sans manifester d’émotions négatives.
Posséder une telle qualité semble admirable, mais est-ce vraiment un atout ou un fardeau ? Dans cet article, je souhaite explorer la notion de patience et me demander si elle est une compétence bénéfique ou un handicap. Sans plus attendre, plongeons-nous dans le vif du sujet !
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SYNONYMOUS WITH VIRTUE
As I mentioned above, patience has always been associated with the term ‘virtue’ because it is a quality which doesn’t only show self-restraint but it also shows an amount of endurance and composure you are willing to go through without showcasing any negative emotions.
There are so many proverbs, quotes and sayings in so many languages which refer patience as both a gift and a skill. Having patience has always been considered to bring advantages to you. Some people might even go as far as saying that not having patience will change the trajectory of your life or alter the opportunities you receive on your path.
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THE ANTONYMS OF PATIENCE
When you think about the antonyms of patience you automatically think about impatience, but I wanted to share the negative connotation behind certain words associated with patience in this instance. Being patient doesn’t only make you tolerate and restrain yourself, it also makes you overcautious and put you in a constant state of waiting.
Patience doesn’t become the skill to bring benefits anymore but it becomes the quality that makes you overthink and stops you from expressing yourself because you hope that your patience will be rewarded but instead, it becomes a trait that others are able to weaponise it.
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THE ANSWER RELIES ON THE SITUATION
I’m sure this is something that you have already guessed but the answer relies on the situation and not really on the person. Being patient in certain situations will help you tremendously whereas being patient in some situations might facilitate the path to your destruction.
Many people are patient in specific aspects or things while they aren’t patient in others which doesn’t necessarily make them a patient or impatient person. This is a situation where things aren’t black or white and you have to take so many things into consideration because as much as it is a trait that can allow you to withstand difficult situations, it is also a trait that can put you in a situation where others can take advantage of you.
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Thank you so much for reading! – xo N
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