Eknath Easwaran (1910-1999) is respected around the world asan authentic teacher of timeless wisdom, and more than two million of his books are in print. His approach fits naturally into any faith, philosophy, or lifestyle.Born in a small village in Kerala state, India, Easwarangrew up listening to his grandmother’s age-old stories, and learned from herwise, loving example as she guided and supported her busy extended family. As a young man, Easwaran visited Gandhi in his ashram and was deeply influenced by the way he brought spiritual values into daily life.Easwaran came to the United States on the Fulbright exchange program in 1959. In 1961 he founded the Blue Mountain Center of Meditation, which carries on his work today through publications and retreats.

• Introduction9   Patience is theornament of the brave11  Patience comes withpractice14  Timeless wisdom16  Being patient withourselvesPart One: The Ornament of the Brave21  Patience attainsthe goal22  Finding security23  We have thecapacity to choose25  Gandhi’s sandals27  Kindness isstrength29  Speed – the enemyof patience31  Patience adds tohealth33  The fragrance ofgoodness35  Kind opposition37  Bearing cheerfullywith life39  The Lord iseverywhere41  Endless resourcesPart Two: Kindness at Home & at Work45  Patience in thefamily47  There’s no limit48  Taking time tolisten50  The water lily52  The snake whodidn’t want to play54  Householders57  Patience at work 60  An end toloneliness62  A perfect day65  A garland ofwildflowers67  Peaceful sleep69  Be kind – but usediscrimination72  “Be kind, be kind,be kind”Part Three: Peacemaking74  Enjoying thedifferences77  Listening withkindness & respect79  Finding the commonground83  Unite against theproblem85  Dealing withdislikes87  Kind always89  Trust is a two-waystreet91  Seeing the Self inall92  The dog who likedeverybody94  Learningforgiveness95  Made in heaven97  Peacemaking99  The fragrance ofthe heart100 The joy of SaintFrancis

"Patience is an often ignored key to happiness. Fortunately for us, it’s possible to cultivate at any age. This little book contains a lot of wisdom about how and why to do that.”  – M. J. Ryan, author of The Power of Patience and AdaptAbility

Eknath Easwaran (1910-1999) is respected around the world asan authentic teacher of timeless wisdom, and more than two million of his books are in print. His approach fits naturally into any faith, philosophy, or lifestyle.Born in a small village in Kerala state, India, Easwarangrew up listening to his grandmother’s age-old stories, and learned from herwise, loving example as she guided and supported her busy extended family. As a young man, Easwaran visited Gandhi in his ashram and was deeply influenced by the way he brought spiritual values into daily life.Easwaran came to the United States on the Fulbright exchange program in 1959. In 1961 he founded the Blue Mountain Center of Meditation, which carries on his work today through publications and retreats.

• Introduction9   Patience is theornament of the brave11  Patience comes withpractice14  Timeless wisdom16  Being patient withourselvesPart One: The Ornament of the Brave21  Patience attainsthe goal22  Finding security23  We have thecapacity to choose25  Gandhi’s sandals27  Kindness isstrength29  Speed – the enemyof patience31  Patience adds tohealth33  The fragrance ofgoodness35  Kind opposition37  Bearing cheerfullywith life39  The Lord iseverywhere41  Endless resourcesPart Two: Kindness at Home & at Work45  Patience in thefamily47  There’s no limit48  Taking time tolisten50  The water lily52  The snake whodidn’t want to play54  Householders57  Patience at work 60  An end toloneliness62  A perfect day65  A garland ofwildflowers67  Peaceful sleep69  Be kind – but usediscrimination72  “Be kind, be kind,be kind”Part Three: Peacemaking74  Enjoying thedifferences77  Listening withkindness & respect79  Finding the commonground83  Unite against theproblem85  Dealing withdislikes87  Kind always89  Trust is a two-waystreet91  Seeing the Self inall92  The dog who likedeverybody94  Learningforgiveness95  Made in heaven97  Peacemaking99  The fragrance ofthe heart100 The joy of SaintFrancis

"Patience is an often ignored key to happiness. Fortunately for us, it’s possible to cultivate at any age. This little book contains a lot of wisdom about how and why to do that.”  – M. J. Ryan, author of The Power of Patience and AdaptAbility

Eknath Easwaran (1910-1999) is respected around the world asan authentic teacher of timeless wisdom, and more than two million of his books are in print. His approach fits naturally into any faith, philosophy, or lifestyle.Born in a small village in Kerala state, India, Easwarangrew up listening to his grandmother’s age-old stories, and learned from herwise, loving example as she guided and supported her busy extended family. As a young man, Easwaran visited Gandhi in his ashram and was deeply influenced by the way he brought spiritual values into daily life.Easwaran came to the United States on the Fulbright exchange program in 1959. In 1961 he founded the Blue Mountain Center of Meditation, which carries on his work today through publications and retreats.

• Introduction9   Patience is theornament of the brave11  Patience comes withpractice14  Timeless wisdom16  Being patient withourselvesPart One: The Ornament of the Brave21  Patience attainsthe goal22  Finding security23  We have thecapacity to choose25  Gandhi’s sandals27  Kindness isstrength29  Speed – the enemyof patience31  Patience adds tohealth33  The fragrance ofgoodness35  Kind opposition37  Bearing cheerfullywith life39  The Lord iseverywhere41  Endless resourcesPart Two: Kindness at Home & at Work45  Patience in thefamily47  There’s no limit48  Taking time tolisten50  The water lily52  The snake whodidn’t want to play54  Householders57  Patience at work 60  An end toloneliness62  A perfect day65  A garland ofwildflowers67  Peaceful sleep69  Be kind – but usediscrimination72  “Be kind, be kind,be kind”Part Three: Peacemaking74  Enjoying thedifferences77  Listening withkindness & respect79  Finding the commonground83  Unite against theproblem85  Dealing withdislikes87  Kind always89  Trust is a two-waystreet91  Seeing the Self inall92  The dog who likedeverybody94  Learningforgiveness95  Made in heaven97  Peacemaking99  The fragrance ofthe heart100 The joy of SaintFrancis

"Patience is an often ignored key to happiness. Fortunately for us, it’s possible to cultivate at any age. This little book contains a lot of wisdom about how and why to do that.”  – M. J. Ryan, author of The Power of Patience and AdaptAbility