The Gunpowder of Patience

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Today, I want to share with you a powerful metaphor I came across: "He accumulated patience as if it were gunpowder. No one noticed until the day of the explosion." Imagine a person who, with silent determination, accumulates patience in their life. This accumulation, like gunpowder, is invisible to the eyes of others. It hides behind a smile, conceals itself behind an apparently tranquil silence. Yet, day by day, patience grows like a force ready to explode. And then comes the day of the explosion. It's an event that no one expects. Others may be unaware of the storm that has formed in the soul of this person. Patience, carefully accumulated, finally finds its way out. This makes us reflect on human nature, on the emotions we hide behind a serene face. Patience is a virtue, but like gunpowder, it can become powerful when the right moment arrives. Perhaps there's an important message here: learning to recognize patience in others, appreciating the strength that lies behind appearances, and, at the same time, reflecting on how we manage our own patience. What do you think? I invite you to share your thoughts below.