Patience
Lake Buttermere,The Lake District
Cumbria

In the rush of daily life, 
moments can slip away unnoticed, 
thoughts swirl like leaves in the wind, 
calling for attention, begging to be heard. 
Before speaking, 
let silence settle, 
a pause that allows clarity to emerge, 
to weigh your words carefully, 
like stones gathered on a shore, 
choosing only those that resonate. 
Take a step back from the noise, 
find stillness in the quiet, 
reflect on the tapestry of your day, 
each thread woven with intention, 
each encounter a chance to learn. 
Consider your thoughts, 
are they kind, useful, true? 
Do they serve the heart’s wisdom, 
or merely echo doubt and fear? 
Let patience anchor you, 
as the world rushes on, 
find strength in the slow unraveling, 
and grant yourself the grace to pause, 
for in this stillness, 
you will discover the clarity 
to nurture your voice, 
to express your heart with purpose, 
and to honour each moment.