This is a phrase from a 70’s television show called ‘Kung Fu’ starring David Carradine. In that show Carradine’s teacher, Master Po, called him grasshopper.
A phrase that was used in that show and that was used by Master Po was ‘Patience, Grasshopper!’
It may sound a little silly to you but do you understand the wisdom of that saying? Your current level of wisdom will allow you to see the wisdom that you can comprehend in this statement.
Not only did Master Po see the importance of patience but so did Benjamin Franklin.
‘He that can have patience, can have what he will’ – Benjamin Franklin
Here is a cut from a page called Patience Grasshopper by Gina Bower at yourneedtoknow.com that provides some more insight into patience.
‘Improving your patience will help you to keep your perspective. Whatever it is that challenges your patience – a difficult person or situation – probably isn’t life or death. It is just a minor obstacle to deal with. Deal with it patiently, without anger or frustration, stress or high blood pressure. When you do, you will begin to enjoy many of life’s moments that used to frustrate you.’
We may understand what patience means but do we take the time to be patient?
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