Kholi David
MSW 2nd Semester, NEISSR
In today’s world of instant results, people are slowly forgetting the value of patience in daily life. Technology has made everything fast and easy but at the same time, it is also reducing our ability to wait and understand things deeply.
In the past, the older generation had more patience. They were used to waiting and accepting delays as part of life. But in the present time, the new generation is losing this habit. One reason for this change is the rapid development of technology. For example, when 2G internet was first introduced, people were happy using it. Later, 3G and 4G came, yet people were still not satisfied. Now with 5G, everyone expects everything to happen instantly. In earlier days, downloading one movie could take a whole day, and people accepted it. Today, even a delay of a few seconds feels frustrating.
Because of this, technology has created a mindset where people expect immediate results. While listening to others, some people interrupt before the speaker finishes talking. In digital payments, when money is sent to a driver or shopkeeper, people expect instant confirmation, and even a small delay makes them restless. This clearly shows how patience is slowly disappearing from everyday life.
Patience is also important in daily work and personal growth. A person who works consistently with patience is more likely to achieve success. In business too, many people expect quick profit after starting, but real success usually takes time, effort, and patience. Without patience, people may give up too early.
However, we must remember that we are not machines. Human beings cannot live exactly like machines. If we try to do so, we would have to become robots. Human life requires time, understanding, emotions, and patience; these are the qualities that make us truly human.
If we continue living without patience, technology may slowly take away our important human values. People may stop appreciating effort and time, and life may become too fast to understand its deeper meaning. Without patience, it can slowly destroy the reality of human life.
So, we should keep our patience level like we had in the past. Even though technology is advancing, we must not lose the ability to wait, understand, and value time. Keeping patience will help us live a more meaningful and balanced life.
Patience is not weakness; it is a strength. It helps us stay balanced and grounded in a fast-moving
In Naga society, a land rich in tradition and community values, patience has always been an integral part of life. The tribal societies here have long practiced patience through their communal decision-making processes and respect for elders, where listening and understanding are valued over rushing to conclusions. Moreover, people’s connection to nature teaches the importance of waiting for the right season to plant crops or harvest, reminding us that good things take time. This agricultural patience is a metaphor for life’s broader lessons in perseverance and timing.
As technology reaches even the remote corners, there is a growing challenge to balance modern speed with traditional patience. While younger generations are embracing smartphones and fast internet, the wisdom of elders about patience and thoughtful action remains crucial. It is important that the youth of today must learn to integrate the benefits of technology without losing the cultural strength of patience that has sustained communities for generations.
Our Naga societyitself teaches us that patience is not just a personal virtue but a social glue that holds communities together. As the world speeds up, this perspective encourages us to slow down, listen more deeply and appreciate the process of growth and understanding; qualities that technology alone cannot replace.
