Patience Tested Daily
Patience has never been my strong suit. I thrive on immediate gratification, often wanting results without the wait or the effort. This trait has followed me for as long as I can remember—and it extends beyond just personal goals or projects. It also affects the way I interact with people, especially when it comes to technology.
I love my family deeply, but I have very little patience when helping them navigate the digital world.
Working in technology all day means that, by the time I’m off the clock, the last thing I want to do is troubleshoot another computer issue. But, as the designated family IT help desk, I rarely get a break.
The calls and questions come regularly:
❓ “Why does Facebook do that?”
❓ “What is Instagram? Should I be on it?”
❓ “My computer won’t let me log in—what do I do?”
❓ “What’s my password for XYZ site?”
❓ “How do I find my files?”
❓ “How do I get my pictures in the right place?”
Some days, I hesitate before answering my phone because I know it’s going to be another tech question. Other days, I take a deep breath and help anyway.
I recognize that technology comes more naturally to me because I grew up with it—and because it’s my career. But when my patience wears thin, I get frustrated with myself. One day, I’ll be on the other side of this equation, struggling to grasp something that’s second nature to my kids. When that time comes, I hope they’ll have more patience with me than I sometimes have with my own family.
It’s a reminder to practice grace, even when I’d rather not.
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