The pace at which other people work could bother you today. Perhaps because of your desire to get things done quickly, you might find that you are impatient when things take longer than you had expected. Learning to slow down your racing mind and relinquish your desire for control could help you see that there is little in life that is so urgent for you to sacrifice your peace of mind and sense of tranquility. Should you notice yourself beginning to feel edgy at any point today, you might want to become attuned to the rhythm of your breath, which can give your mind a point of focus. You may wish to repeat an affirmation to yourself such as "Relax," or "Slow down," in order to make it easier for you to transform your annoyance about what others are doing and instead concentrate on yourself and your reactions.

Understanding that it is not what others do, but rather how we respond to them, is a key part of learning greater patience and tolerance for others. Impatience has less to do with what is going on around us and more to do with our inner perceptions of external stimuli. If we can control our minds through meditation or repeating affirmations, however, we will notice that the more placid the tempest of our thoughts becomes, the better we will feel about ourselves and be able to cope with uncomfortable or irritating situations. Consciously slowing your mind will give you the peace of mind to accept anything that arises today.