Do you have the patience to wait
till your mud settles and the water is clear?
Can you remain unmoving
till the right action arises by itself?
― Lao tzu, Chinese philopsopher, 6th century BC

 

El-roi, the God who sees me

sees me

trying to settle my mud
stirring up more
striving to find
clarity

and shows me

a tiny bud on my Christmas cactus
then another,
and another.

Peace is given
and trust.

The right action
will arise.

In returning and rest, you will be saved.
In quietness and trust you will find strength.
–Isaiah 30:15 (Voice)

Credits and References:
“Patience” by IShutterToThink. Used with permission.
The Patience to Wait by Esther Hizsa, 2024.
“Patience” by Alistair Nicol. Used with permission. 

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