When I’m patient and kind, I’m not earning rewards from others in the future, I’m giving them to myself now.
Peace
Connection
Love
Understanding
Healing
I create all of these things within myself when I am patient and kind, and I benefit from them right now.
So I don’t expect future rewards for my patience or kindness. I’ve already rewarded myself.
And I don’t need to worry about the future. If I want my world to be peaceful, connected, loving, understanding, and healing for me tomorrow, I can be patient and kind tomorrow too.