Patience protects us

Mindfulness opens our vision to more constructive action.

And patience allows room for our new vision to work.

Patience works silently, like a secret agent,
to protect us from getting caught up
in pointless action and despair.

When we consciously develop patience,
it can become a natural and appropriate response to each new situation;
we strengthen ourselves for even the most difficult times.

Tarthang Tulku Rinpoche
Openness Mind