I remember coming across these words "anger is a poison we drink, hoping it will hurt someone else—but it only hurts us." It shifted my perspective about anger.

When we let frustration take over, we lose twice: if we’re right, anger is unnecessary, and if we’re wrong, we’ve lost the right to be angry in the first place. The alternative? Patience. Not just waiting, but choosing how we respond.

Patience wears different faces depending on where we direct it.

With family, patience is love—accepting imperfections because the bond matters more.

With strangers, it’s respect—recognizing their humanity even when they test ours.

With ourselves, patience becomes confidence, the quiet understanding that growth takes time.

And with faith, patience is trust—letting go of the need to control what we can’t.

It’s easy to get lost dwelling on the past or worrying about the future. One brings regret, the other anxiety. But the present moment? That’s where life happens. A deep breath, a conscious smile—these small acts shift our perspective. Challenges will come; they always do.

Every hardship tests us, offering a choice: let it harden us or refine us. The difference lies in whether we see ourselves as victims of circumstance or students of experience.

There’s a subtle truth in the way things work: not everything beautiful is good, but good things carry their own beauty. Kindness, honesty, patience—these aren’t always glamorous, but they leave a lasting light.

Happiness sweetens life, but the reverse is also true: choosing sweetness—gentleness, gratitude, patience—creates happiness. It’s a cycle worth starting. So the next time anger knocks, pause. Ask what patience might do instead. The answer could change everything.

Wishing you a great week.