Rev. Colleen Irwin

Affirmation for Cultivating Patience with Others

Having patience with others is not easy.  People can be frustrating. We all have moments when someone’s words, choices, or energy test our limits. Maybe they move slower than you’d like. Maybe they don’t seem to hear you—or worse, they repeat the same mistake again and again. When you’re tired, overwhelmed, or stretched thin, patience can feel like an impossible ask.

But patience is more than just gritting your teeth and staying quiet. It’s an act of grace. It’s choosing to take a breath rather than lash out. It’s remembering that everyone, including you, is doing the best they can with what they know in that moment.

You’re not asked to be perfect. Just aware. Just willing. This affirmation is for the moments when you need a reminder to lead with love, even when your fuse feels short.

About Weekly Affirmations:

Each week, I find it helpful to focus on a single affirmation. Personally, using the same affirmation for seven days is more effective for me, so I will share them with you each Thursday. You might wonder why Thursday? Over the years, I’ve noticed that Thursday is often when I feel the most overwhelmed. By starting my affirmation on Thursday, I give myself the weekend to reflect, journal, and integrate it. Writing down your thoughts and feelings during this time can help deepen your connection to the affirmation, allowing it to naturally flow into your life.

Feel free to use these affirmations in a way that fits your life. There’s no right or wrong way, as long as you use them consistently to nurture your mind, body, and spirit.

What Are Affirmations?

Affirmations are positive, uplifting statements that help shift your mindset and focus on what you want to manifest in your life. Whether you speak them aloud, write them down, or repeat them in your thoughts, affirmations are a simple yet powerful tool to support healing and transformation. Words have energy. Let them lift you.

This Week’s Affirmation:

“I meet others with patience and grace, remembering we are all learning in our own time.”

This affirmation reminds you to offer the space you’d want someone to give you—especially on the days when you’re not at your best. Patience creates room for understanding and connection.

Journaling Prompts for Reflection:

• Who or what tests my patience the most lately, and why?
• What stories or expectations might I need to let go of to create more compassion?
• What does it look like to set boundaries and still offer grace?