Have you ever thought about how much power lies in being patient?

Welcome back to I LISTEN SPACE. I’m your host, Chiradeep, and today we’re diving into a quiet, yet incredibly powerful topic—Patience.

Patience is one of those underrated virtues that has the capacity to dissolve some of the deadliest conflicts the world has ever seen. And more importantly—it protects the one who holds on to it tightly.

But let’s be clear—patience isn’t weakness. It’s not passivity. It’s not resignation.
Patience is strength. It’s a deeply emotional and liberating practice of waiting, watching, holding back, and knowing exactly when to act.

Sounds noble, right? But here comes the reality check…

Patience is often made conditional. We apply it selectively—depending on the person, time, or situation.

Let me explain what I mean.

We say patience is a virtue from God, and ideally, we should be able to display it freely, no strings attached. But in practice, our patience varies from person to person.

Think about it: If someone we love deeply asks us to wait, we wait—with all the patience in the world. But if it’s someone we aren’t so emotionally attached to? We lose it faster than we think.
We create layers and conditions around our patience.

And it’s not just people—we do the same with time.

Imagine you’re told the doctor will arrive in two hours. Now you have no choice but to wait, so you prepare your mind to be patient for two hours. But the moment that time ends and the doctor doesn’t show up—restlessness starts creeping in.

Then you’re told it’ll be another two hours. You again prepare your mind for two more hours of waiting.
So what changed? Not your schedule. Not your priorities. Just the expectation.
Isn’t it funny how our patience behaves like a switch—ready to turn off the moment a self-created deadline passes?

And yes, this shows up in different situations too.
We might showcase absolute patience in a crisis but lose it completely over a small everyday inconvenience.
Why? Because we choose where to activate patience… instead of living it as a value.

So, how do we start making patience a steady habit, rather than a moment-based reaction?

Here are a few small but effective tips:

✅ Look for small moments to practice patience—like waiting at a red light or listening to someone vent without interrupting.
✅ Accept what’s out of your control—it saves you mental energy.
✅ Remind yourself what matters most to you—what's the bigger picture?
✅ Recognize your stress triggers—most impatience stems from anxiety, not urgency.
✅ Build a go-to calming ritual, a discipline—deep breathing, journaling, a quick walk—anything that resets your nervous system when you feel impatience bubbling.

Patience isn’t something you chase. It’s something you cultivate.
And trust me, it’s one of those traits that silently builds your strength, your presence, and your peace.

So… what’s one area of your life where you feel your patience is conditional? Think about it. You might just discover a new superpower hiding within you.

That’s all for today’s episode of I LISTEN SPACE. Don’t forget to follow and share this podcast with someone who needs a gentle reminder to slow down.

Till next time—take care, breathe deep, and stay patient.