Patience…(interesting and meaningful)

Patience is not the state of cattle that endures everything. It is not a humiliation of a person – not at all. It is not a compromise with evil – not in any way. Patience is the ability to maintain equanimity of mind in circumstances that impede this equanimity. Patience is the ability to go to the goal when various obstacles are encountered on the way. Patience is the ability to maintain a joyful spirit when there is too much sadness. Patience is victory and overcoming, patience is a form of courage – this is what true patience is.

Archpriest Alexander Men