It’s been a very different week for me this past week – as I have struggled with acute pain – and not been able to walk – due to a cyst behind my knee.

It’s been a challenge – as I have faced the fact that I can do nothing about the situation – but simply need to be patient – and – ‘allow time’ – to heal.

I have to say that it’s not always easy – as I do enjoy being active – but there’s no getting away from the fact that – “healing takes time” – and I have sought to “embrace the process” – with resting – ice packs – and medication.

I am reminded – that so much in life – takes time – and I confess that I am not the most patient person at times. – I want instant results.

I live in a time – of – ‘the instant’ – where – at the press of a button I can get immediate results – most of the time. And it’s so easy to fall into the pattern of impatience – forgetting that – for most of my life – I had to wait patiently for so much.

It’s easy to even feel like giving up if things don’t work out quickly -but- as this quote puts it – “Everything takes time – the problem is – people easily give up – when they don’t see the result instantly”

I have been faced with this challenge – where my gardening is concerned too. I can get impatient – want to rush the process – to see results quicker – when I know that – I should “never try and rush things – that need time to grow”.

Of course – it’s not just my garden – or my pain – that need time – but so many other things need time to grow too.

I can certainly agree with this quote – “Everything always takes time to grow – your character – your learning – your friendships – your relationships – everything”.

And the interesting thing for me is that it never stops. I still need time – for so much in my life to continue to grow – as I seek to develop – not just friendships and relationships – but to grow myself too. To continue to be curious – ask the questions – grow – and develop my mind and spirit.

These things do not happen overnight – but all take time.

And so – just as I allow time for my body to recover this week – I will endeavour to remember that – “Everything takes time – you have to love the journey – and the process” – and – perhaps that is the most important part – for me to embrace – that I learn – not only to allow time – but to love the journey – and the process too.

Blessings – Lois