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Margaret J. Wheatley

Hopelessness has surprised me with patience.

Patience

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The feeling of despair stayed with me longer than I expected, quietly waiting without rushing. Instead of quickly overwhelming me, it lingered calmly, teaching me to endure difficult moments with quiet strength.

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