A Test of Patience

Sunil Dom
2 min readAug 26, 2024

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Everything that could go wrong

Today was a real test of patience. Everything that could go wrong seemed to go wrong, and it took everything in me not to lose my cool.

The day started with a phone call. One of my freelance clients was unhappy with the work I submitted, and they wanted revisions – urgent revisions. On top of that, I was running late for my dance class, and I still had a mountain of work to get through.

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I rushed through my morning routine, barely having time to eat breakfast, and headed to the dance studio. But as I got there, I realized I had forgotten my notes for the class. Frustration bubbled up inside me, but I knew I had to stay calm. The kids were depending on me.

We worked on our routine, and it was clear that everyone was having an off day. The kids were tired, I was distracted, and nothing seemed to be going right. But instead of getting frustrated, I took a deep breath and reminded myself that this is part of the process. Not every day will be perfect, and that’s okay.

After the class, I sat down to work on the revisions. It was frustrating, knowing that I had done my best but still had to make changes. But I reminded myself that patience is about sticking with it, even when things don’t go as planned.

The day was long, and by the time I finally finished everything, I was exhausted. But I learned something important today. Patience isn’t just about waiting; it’s about staying calm and persistent, even when everything seems to be going wrong.

As I wrote this down before bed, I felt a sense of relief. It was a tough day, but I made it through. Patience is a challenge, but it’s also a strength. I’m learning to embrace it, knowing that with each test, I’m growing stronger and more resilient.

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Sunil Dom
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