It takes patience to live a life surrounded by those you truly love. We must truly give ourselves a lifetime to carry out this very difficult task. Unfortunately, our loved ones are not as patient with us as God is, so we have to do the difficult task of change by ourselves.
Point of order: Keeping one’s mouth shut and enjoying the discussion. Last week, I enjoyed an outing with my family at a local restaurant. We had a glorious time, a really fun time. My brother-in-law is visiting us for his much too old reunion at his university and he is sharing his upcoming fifty-fifth festivities with my daughter who is hosting her old roomies for her thirtieth college reunion. Holy cow, am I that old???
I listened! I took part as much as earthly possible for someone who never had the chance to go to college as they did. Believe me! It took a lot of patience. Jealousy, yes. I repeat: Jealousy, yes. You see, I was one of those kids that wasn’t lucky enough, or smart enough, or, well, you pick the adjective, to experience the four-year college experience. I experienced college the night school way. I am very, very jealous!!!!
You know, working all day, then going to class at night, then coming home and studying ‘til midnight routine. I returned home happy but depressed, knowing that I missed an experience that I could never share with anyone. On the positive side, I did continue my schooling and retired and as a college professor – proudly guiding those young men and women, struggling as I did, while working and going to school.
A very short time ago, I struck out at those I loved in frustration at times like these, but God has struggled with me and taught me patience. The love of family, the strength and security of the relationship and love of the fifty-seven years of marriage I have had with my loving wife have taught me that patience is vital in life. As is Love. I still struggle with jealousy and patience, but I am a work in progress, I pray. . .
Meditating to Heal 
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