Patience truly is a virtue and it's a virtue that's difficult to keep. It's like you stretch understanding beyond its limits. You have to breathe in and say "let it go" as you exhale. You think that it's not worth it and like a cold gust of wind, it passes you by.

People are different and you can't always expect them to treat you the way you treat them. Because if you do, you'll only end up with disappointment. There's a very thin line as to when to tolerate and when to fight back. It's hard to maintain control over emotions and be mindful of the possible effects whenever we act on impulse.

When your patience is tested, it's always a predicament. It's hard not to retaliate once we are provoked and once our being is attacked by anyone-be it a stranger, an acquaintance, a friend or a relative. Once we act on emotions and throw the same punch that that person has, we only end up exacerbating the situation more often than not.

So I guess the best way is to remain silent and step back. Try not to judge but try to read them and understand. It may not always seem fair, but then it's true with the saying "An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind". Revenge isn't always sweet because sometimes you're only prolonging and continuing the agony between people. In a way, you're preventing yourself and other people from seeing the better side of things which is forgiveness and harmony.

An Aunt once told me that I had the gift of discernment. I only pray that I keep it and the virtue of patience.