Patience

Everyone has heard that patience is a virtue, but this adage has been retold so many times that we no longer hear the meaning behind the words.
If we took the time to truly learn and accept its lesson, our lives might be just a bit better.
I've realized recently, as I do every time something happens that I've been wanting, that my life is continually moving where I want it to. As of most recently, being so lucky as to receive a car to be able to drive around in and have some freedom again. Unfortunately, you can't really live in LA and not have a car- even if you do enjoy walking. It's simply too big and too far apart, with no functional public transport to rely on.
I have had at least 4 moments in my life where I had a moment that made me go- Whoa, this is exactly what I had envisioned. And it came true, I got what I wished for and am so happy for it.
But then I realize that any unhappiness stems from being displeased from not having what you want. If I were able to remind myself at the time that I may not have these things now, but that eventually they will come into my life, then a bit of patience could save me some unhappiness.
I had this realization and thought it was a good one to share. I'm thankful for everything I have and having such a wonderful life that somehow brings me all the things and need and anything I want badly enough- if only I can stand the time in-between wanting and receiving. And I mean years in some cases, but without fail, everything shows up eventually.