Two days ago my air conditioner broke and the diagnosis was that the compress0r had blown and was irreplaceable. Apparently we’ve done well to get 13 years of use out of it. I guess they don’t make things to last forever.
So now we need to buy a new one. And have it installed, which will take time. As the heat intensifies in the house, I’m starting to feel almost as hot as these spiders that crawled out of this log one long ago camping trip. I almost felt sorry we were burning their home except they nearly scared me to death when they scurried out.
I know there are worse things in life. We just have to be patient Look at this guy below, munching on his seed, he hasn’t got a care in the world.
And this family of emus, they’re in no rush to get off the road.
And this pelican’s in no hurry to glide across the smooth waters.
Everything in nature happens in its own good time. So we can we patient too.
All I need to do is slow down, take a deep breath and relax. Like Harry.
Someone will eventually come by and rub him. Good things come to those that wait.
As the very wise Dr Wayne Dyer said: Infinite patience brings immediate results (well maybe not immediate in my case but eventually a new cooling system).
May we all stay well and be patient on the journey.
That picture quote of yours is the kicker and the definition of grace. Waiting with a good attitude… I always try to say a little pray under my breath, “Lord, help me to offer it up for whatever purpose you have in mind, because you know better than me!” It’s still hard! I am extremely prone to crankiness when I’m uncomfortable AND inconvenienced. It sounds like you are holding onto your sense of humor. Hope all is well soon!
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Thanks Lulu, I always love and appreciate your wise perspective.
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Thanks, Miriam. I do hope your AC is fixed asap!
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Not fixed, unfortunately, Lulu.. It needs to be replaced. Lots of $$$ needed. Aaaagh.
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Ugh! I’m so sorry! 😦 It sounds perfectly miserable. I hope that you have a good weekend, despite it. Maybe the weather will be a bit merciful and you can find some more silver linings along the way.
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Absolutely. Never let the small things get in the way of a good weekend! And it’s cooler, which helps.
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LOL! Patience is something I have to work really hard for!
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Hahaha. I’m getting better as I get older. Most of the time!
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Those spiders! I have a live and let live attitude with spiders…until they crawl on me. Then death is swift and decisive.
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Ooh, you sound brutal. And I’m with you 100 per cent!
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Don’t like it when things with more than two legs are on me. Not cool! 😃
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Four legs I can handle. Eight, forget it!
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True. Some with four legs are acceptable. Eight or more? Nope. 😃
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The dog and the biscuit is just the perfect image to convey patience ..
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It is isn’t it.
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Nice animals you have there 🙂 especially the dog in the boots
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That’s Harry, sleeping is one of his favorite pastimes!
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Hang in there and remember….the weather will probably turn cold the moment the a/c is installed. 😉
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Oh, I’ve already said to the hubby. I’m sure it will!
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Miriam, I always love your allegories! Yes, I agree patience can seem in short supply when things just aren’t right!
❤️❄️❄️🌨🌨☃☃ Tiffany
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Damn right, but I’m getting better.
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I can definitely relate to this article and reminds me that sometimes we also need to sit back and relax so that our mind will be refreshed. Great post!
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Thanks so much, glad you could relate.
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Love the photos! I’m sorry about your air – make a nice iced lemonade and kick back, lol! 😋
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Sounds like a good idea. 🙂 Have a great weekend.
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A wonderful reminder of how nature is often smarter than humans and how important patience is.
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Thank you, what a lovely comment. 🙂
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Goodness, I confess I got a scare myself seeing those spider pics! :shudder: I … don’t do spiders well, lol.
I feel your pain about the a/c. Hopefully the replacement unit will be there and you’ll be all plugged back in and down to more comfortable temps! In the meantime, I’ll send some of our “hovering right around the freeze mark” temps your way!
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Brrrr. Thank you, that should cool me down.
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Good reminder about waiting, and I loved the photos with the dogs! Especially the last one with the disgusted dog watching a skunk eat its food. Thanks!
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Thanks Ann and yeah, I like that one too. Speaks volumes on being patient (and wise!)
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Stay cool Miriam. Anyway, you’re in Melbourne. The hot weather will be replaced by an Arctic blast soon enough. I saw on the TV news last night that Autumn in QLD is set to be long, hot and dry.
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The weather is crazy, there’s no doubt about that. And you’re most probably right, as soon as we have our new air con installed that Arctic blast will hit!
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Most days, I feel like Harry 🙂 Great shots and a wonderful look at the importance of patience in our daily lives. You are right, of course, all we ahve to do is observe patience in nature to get a true sense of what the word means.
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Thanks, the birds and animals definitely know how to just go with the flow. Especially Harry, who’s currently sleeping on the bed! Thanks for your lovely comment.
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Yes they do and that’s a great image. My dog, Buster, is curled up at my feet, snoring away 🙂 You are kindly welcome, Miriam!
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They’re all the same, aren’t they? They know a good thing.
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Yes, they are and they do 🙂
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These photographs are amazing. I love your dog too. He looks so happy.
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Thank you. Harry always looks happy, he’s a wonderful silly dog with the most gentle soul.
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He looks like he could be a great friend. 🙂
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Yep, definitely, always by my side. 🙂
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