In a town in Kwara State, there was a boy named Tunde who loved gadgets. One day, his phone developed a fault. The screen stopped responding properly. He was frustrated. He wanted to fix it immediately, but he had no money to buy a new one. So he took it to a repair shop. The technician told him: “It will take time. Some parts are not available yet.” Tunde had no choice but to wait. At first, it was difficult. He felt bored. Disconnected. Restless. But something interesting happened during that waiting period. He started observing the world around him more. He spent more time talking to people. He became more present in conversations. He even picked up small habits like reading and writing notes. Weeks later, his phone was repaired. But when he got it back, something had changed. He was no longer overly dependent on it. He had learned patience. He had learned balance. And he had learned that not everything needs instant satisfaction. Sometimes delays are not punishments. They are lessons in disguise. Tunde realized that waiting taught him more than rushing ever could. Many people think waiting is a waste of time. But sometimes, waiting is where growth quietly happens. What is one situation in your life that taught you patience unexpectedly?
