Slow learner...

I admit I can lack patience. (putting it mildly).. in my "older age" I sometimes wonder if I have anyways had some sort of "mental handicap",... ' mental Problem" maybe?? do people recognize if they have a mental problem, if it does e xist? , or, are we ALL a little nuts in some way? I have to wonder.

several things have always helped me when I feel short of patence, easy to get overly pissed at something or a situation, or someone. working with my horses, spending time with my dogs. not people. make a mistake handling that horse, and he might never forget. some will some won't. I cannot let myself be short of patience and understanding. never hurt that horse mentally or physically. install in him a desire to work, have a work ethic. my behavior will shape his world. same way with people.

the dogs. if I feel like having any behavior, or feelings that are not appropriate, I spend time with the dogs. they give unconditional love. they ask me for very little except to LOVE them. sounds simple, it is, and helps me/

my faith. God does not create our problems, He provides a solution. we have to search his true Word, some of us have larger burdens to bare than others. if I can just let my Faith have a chance to intervene in bad feelings, I can have the strength and patience to get past any occasion.