Wisdom of patience

When do you realize the importance of patience? When do you know you're too patient? How do you learn patience? Understand.


The old man was approached by a youth and was asked if he could share his wisdom. The old man looked at him and walked away. The youth confused, chased after him and asked why he did so?
The old man replied "All I can tell you is that you will make mistakes and learn from them." The youth disappointed said " I already know this, I've heard it before." The old man as he continued to walk then said "I am sure you know this but I do not have the patience for you to understand this. Wisdom is experience, awareness...not some mystical secret, not something known but understood."

some weeks pass...The youth sits on the bench beside the old man. Nothing is said as they watch, that which is in front of them. The old man after some time begins "Do you understand the importance of.." Right then the youth gets up and starts to walk away. The old man confused asks why he did so? The youth still walking, replied "I'm trying to become wise by learning from this mistake"