Today we’re exploring Patience. It arose as a topic out of a random selection of a page from an old journal. As I dived into the idea, it expanded for me. Perhaps these reflections will support you, in some way, too.This is an invitation to explore how Patience feels for you, the thoughts and beliefs you have about it, the stories you may be carrying that inform it.Some of the ideas that arose were:The use of Angel Cards as journal promptsThe 3 types of Patience, researched by Dr. Sarah Schnitker, Associate Professor of Psychology and NeuroscienceFixed and growth mindsets in how we see our own relationship to Patience (and the work of Carol Dweck)How Patience sits in the centre point between passivity and recklessness - and how it can be seen to support our emotional regulationModern attitudes to patience versus our ancient, shared, cultural heritage of what Patience is and how it can serve usI close with the poem, Patience, by Emily DickinsonPatience – has a quiet Outer –Patience – Look within –Is an Insect’s futile forcesInfinites – between –‘Scaping one – against the otherFruitlesser to fling –Patience – is the Smile’s exertionThrough the quivering –REFERENCESJohn O'Donohue - poem FLUENTDr. Sarah Schnitker - research in PatienceCarol Dweck - research in fixed & growth mindsetsThich Naht Hanh - we are all the traffic Join the mailing list & receive the mini-course '3 little acts of self-compassion', completely free https://hennyflynn.ck.page/6e83d0227eExplore Henny's coaching, books, retreats, courses & events https://www.hennyflynn.co.uk/