Patience

‘The ancient Masters were profound and subtle.

Their wisdom was unfathomable.

There is no way to describe it;

all we can do is describe their appearance. 

They were careful

as someone crossing an iced-over stream.

Alert as a warrior in enemy territory.

Courteous as a guest.

Fluid as melting ice.

Shapeable as a block of wood. 

Receptive as a valley. 

Clear as a glass of water.

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? 

The Master doesn’t seek fulfillment.

Not seeking, not expecting,

she is present, and can welcome all things.’ 

 ~ Lao Tzu

'pure wisdom already exists within everyone and everything
Ultimately the path of true conscious growth into enlightenment
 must both begin and end with the qualities of
 patience, humility and innocence
To be consciously immersed in That is to be forever
 careful, alert, courteous, fluid, shapeable,
 receptive, crystal clear,
 still, perfectly patient and perfectly free.'
http://www.thebrightpath.com/article/master-patience