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Patience


Patience is definitely something I´ve learned and developed at a young age. In fact I’m pretty sure it´s my mother´s favorite word! Though in the past this annoyed me, I now see the value in learning how to be patient, patiently. Some people understand the concept of patience, but they simply cannot wait to see the positive outcome of their patience, with patience. I always remind myself to wait, everybody has a pace, and mine may normally be much faster, however, it doesn’t mean it´s better. Learning to wait can only bring positive things, especially when it comes to international development and capacity building.
I'm focusing on establishing relationships within the community that I´m working in before jumping into workshops. Slowly but surely I am getting a short debrief of the issues some of the women are facing individually. I have been documenting this and will keep my eyes wide open for any patterns in answers, and that will inspire the topic of my first workshop. I will most definitely stay in touch and require some help in the future. So far I´m finding it difficult to get a moment in a woman’s busy life! I have been successful when I asked them if I could help them out with cooking or cleaning, and we chat during that time. I get to learn how to cook in the process so I really and truly cannot complain, and neither can my stomach for that matter.
My progress may be a very slow process, but its progress nonetheless. It´s as if everyone’s individual story is a puzzle piece. I'm taking it a day at a time, and slowly, but surely beginning to see a bigger picture of the completed puzzle. I just need to start thinking of ways to put the pieces together, and that will not be easy.


"Patience is waiting. Not passively waiting. That is laziness. But to keep going when the going is hard and slow - that is patience." - El Alquimista, Paulo Cuello 

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  1. GentillefilleAugust 31, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    I love reading your blog babygirl. Everything is so much fun and interesting to read! I can't get enough of it! Keep up the good work!

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  2. AgustinSeptember 14, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    This is very interesting. I never realized there were s many differences between Ecuador and US.

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