Patience. It is arguably one of the hardest virtues. Patience is hard because it requires you to take life day by day and sometimes hour by hour. Learning to be patient is never easy. Think of the last time you were really hungry and you had to wait for food? Think about the discomfort....

When is the last time you jumped off of a diving board? If you aren't a frequent member of an Olympic style pool or a recreational pool known for its diving team, then the likelihood of seeing or using a diving board is probably slim to none. Why is that? If you look at...