Patience and Eggs

It was 9:00 a.m. on a Sunday morning and the only somewhat uncomplicated thing to cook at the moment was eggs. My parents were out on a walk so it was up to me to satisfy my growling stomach. I shiftlessly grabbed an egg from my fridge and watched the viscous yellow-ish liquid ooze out into a bowl as I cracked it open. I proceeded to whisk the eggs and added some salt and pepper. I heard the crisp sizzle as I poured it onto the pan and felt the heat radiating from the stove. After only a couple of minutes, being the impatient person I am, I flipped the omelet so the other side could cook as well. Idly, I grabbed a plate and fork and began to eat the half-assed meal. If only I had waited a couple of extra minutes, the omelet would have been nearly perfect. The runniness of the egg was not at all pleasing nor tasty. Through this adventurous cooking endeavor, I learned that patience is not only key when cooking but also when building relationships and connections with others in everyday life. Patience is a virtue: being impatient could take things down an unexpected trail. Although the analogy of eggs is not as severe of an issue, patience allows us to make judgements and decisions, ultimately creating a better lifestyle. This may not be as grand as the issue in “Death of a Moth” that "death is stronger than [we are],” but it still applies to everyday life.