Patience

Warner Bros.Starring: Halle Berry, Benjamin Bratt, Frances ConroyDirected by: PitofCat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film!Synopsis: Patience Phillips (Halle Berry) is a meek, shy woman who is the victim of foul play but finds life anew when she is reincarnated into a Catwoman who must walk the line between good and evil.Featured Feline: This is a cat-filled movie starting with the opening credits which shows the history of cats and catwomen alike. The lead cat in the film is an Egyptian Mau which first shows up outside Patience’s apartment sitting on the seat of a motorcycle.The next day Patience sees the cat on a high ledge and tries to rescue it, ultimately requiring rescuing herself.Cat Cattle Call: When Patience is killed, the Mau is present and numerous other cats appear, circling her lifeless body.The Mau cat restores life to Patience as the other cats watch.Patience is confused and later finds the cat in her apartment.She takes the Mau cat to an address on the cat’s collar and meets Ophelia Powers (Frances Conroy) who owns numerous cats.Ophelia explains that the female Mau cat’s name is Midnight and offers to help Patience, but Patience leaves in a disturbed state of mind. Later Patience returns and Ophelia explains what has happened to her.Midnight is present when Patience makes the decision to embrace her new identity as Catwoman.Midnight also appears when Patience is in prison and gives her the inspiration on how to escape.According to online reports three Mau cats played the part of Midnight. The cat actors were provided by Boone’s Animals for Hollywood headed by Boone Narr. The filmmakers originally were planning to use CGI for much of the cat action but Boone’s cats were able to perform much of the action, minimizing the need for CGI cats (CGI was mostly used for Midnight when more detailed expressions were needed).In the behind the scenes special on the DVD, Boone explained how in the scenes with multiple cat actors different cats were trained to enter with cues of different sounds so they could vary the cat

Seeks not just to ask for patience, but to embrace it as a sacred companion on our journey through trials.—Heavenly Father,In the midst of my turmoil, I seek Your presence. Grant me the patience to endure this season of distress, knowing that with time, all things pass and Your grace remains. Like a tree that stands firm through the storms, rooted deeply in faith, help me to stand unwavering in the face of adversity.Teach me to embrace the quiet strength of patience, to understand that in the landscape of life, every thread of hardship adds strength and beauty to the overall design. Let me remember the patience of Job, who, despite his sufferings, remained steadfast in his faith and was ultimately blessed manifold.In moments of impatience, remind me that Your timing is perfect and that You are working things out for my good. Help me to see obstacles as opportunities to grow closer to You, to learn the depth of Your love and the peace that surpasses all understanding.Amen.—Patience is a golden key that unlocks the door to spiritual growth and inner peace. It teaches us to lean not on our own understanding but to trust in God's perfect timing and plan. Through this prayer for patience in times of distress, we invite God's comforting presence into our lives, reminding us that even the longest night gives way to dawn. With patience, we discover the steadfast love of God that guides us through every storm.Prayer for Divine Guidance During ChallengesPros:Strengthens faith by actively seeking God’s wisdom in difficult times.Encourages a mindful reflection on one’s life and decisions.Provides a sense of peace, knowing that one is not alone in facing challenges.Cons:Some may passively wait for signs instead of taking proactive steps.It might be misinterpreted as a request for an easy way

During our lifetimes, we can all be assured we will experience times of joy, times of sadness, times of fear, and times of anger. The only certainty in our lives is the fact that there will always be uncertainty, and we must therefore find solace in the only truth and stability: Allah.By remembering Allah and the Holy Quran, we can hopefully remember that during our lives – whether they be during times of turbulence or times of peace – we must stay patient with whatever the Will of Allah may be.Patience, in its true form, is one of the greatest acts of worship – by being patient we are fully committing ourselves to the Will of Allah and accepting whatever He may have written for us.While it may be difficult, we must collectively strive towards living a life of complete trust and faith in God and remember that the strenuous act of patience will always have the sweetest rewards.In the hopes that we all may be blessed with the ability to truly understand patience, here is what the Holy Quran says about this act of worship:1. The Reward for Those Who Do Good“Be patient [steadfast]: God does not let the rewards of those who do good go to waste” (Quran, 11:115)In this verse, the Quran reminds us that being patient in it of itself may be a reward – it is an act of faith and worship to remain steadfast and patient. No matter what trial or daunting task we may be faced with, here the Quran reminds us that Allah will never overlook the rewards of those who deserve it.2. Patience is Only Because of the Help of Allah“And bear with patience, and your patience is only because of the help of Allah – and do not grieve over them, nor feel distressed by their evil plans” (Quran, 16:127)Here, the Holy Quran states that in the end, we must remember that even the blessing of having patience is from Allah – we must continuously be thankful for the ability to have patience and to strive towards being Muslims who appreciate the beauty of having full faith in Allah.3. Allah’s Promise is True“So, be patient. Surely Allah’s promise is true, and let not the disbelievers shake your firmness” (Quran, 30:60)It is easy for many of us to become doubtful or frightened during our lives, and this verse from the Quran reminds us to stay firm in our faith. By remaining patient and trusting in Allah, we can be assured that our strength will definitely come from unwavering faith.4. Patience for the Humble“Seek help with patience and prayer – though this is hard indeed for anyone but the humble” (Quran, 2:45)In

This verse, the Quran reminds us that true patience is only for the humble, and for those who are able to understand that all joys and hardships are equally a blessing from Allah. We must continuously strive towards being better Muslims who are able to humbly remain patient no matter what we may be facing.5. Attaining Such Goodness“Only those who are steadfast in patience, only those who are blessed with great righteousness, will attain to such goodness” (Quran, 41:35)Here again, the Holy Quran stresses the need for us all to understand patience in order to attain goodness. To be able to practice and act on patience is no easy feat – but when practiced with the sincerity of heart, patience can be the most rewarding of all.6. Persevere in Patience so that You May Prosper“Oh you who believe! Persevere in patience and constancy. Vie in such perseverance, strengthen each other, and be pious, that you may prosper” (Quran, 3:200)While it may seem easy to remain patient for a short period of time or just once, we must remember that being patient is a long-term goal. This verse of the Quran is a reminder that we all must persevere in being patient, and that the reward will be from Allah Himself.7. Allah is with the Patient“And obey Allah and His Messenger, and do not quarrel with one another lest you should lose courage and your power depart. Be patient, surely Allah is with those who remain patient” (Quran, 8:46)In this verse, the Holy Quran tells us that Allah will remain with us while we are patient. For us as believers, there should be nothing more comforting than knowing that Allah will remain by our side while we are patient, and this should encourage us to strive towards being steadfast no matter what.8. Never Lose Heart“How many of the prophets fought (in Allah’s way), and with them (fought) large bands of [religious] men? But they never lost heart if they met with disaster in Allah’s way, nor did they weaken (in will) nor give in. And Allah Loves those who are firm and steadfast” (Quran, 3:146)This verse of the Quran explains that even the prophets of God were faced with trials in which their patience was tested – and that this should be a sign for us to take faith and strength from these stories and remember to stay patient ourselves.9. Endure Patiently“Oh my son, keep up the prayer, and command beneficence, and forbid malfeasance, and (endure) patiently whatever may afflict you. Surely that is (an indication of true) resolve concerning His Commands” (Quran, 31:17)The Quran also tells us here that by showing patience and prayer, this can be a sign that

That prevent you from practicing self-care regularly.List three ways you could implement self-care into your daily routine today.Describe how you felt the last time you accepted you needed a break and took some time for self-care.Record what changes you notice in your mood after a session of self-care.Ponder on why self-care is important to you and the impact on your emotional wellness.Draw up a self-care routine for the next week, focusing on activities that boost your mood.Chronicle a time when you neglected self-care and how it impacted your mood.Write a letter encouraging your future self to stick to a self-care routine.Jot down three things you love about yourself; a key aspect of bolstering self-esteem, which plays a pivotal role in self-care.Recount a moment you stood up for yourself and how it made you feel.Chart out a list of five books, videos, music, or podcasts that improve your mood.Record what makes you happiest about your current self-care routine.Describe how your mood changed after exercising self-care during a stressful situation.Invent a self-care mantra that you believe would encourage routine practice.Note down steps on how to make your favorite self-care activity more effective in lifting your mood.Reflect on how your self-perception changes after following a consistent self-care routine.Detail a scenario where you prioritized self-care over pleasing others and how it affected your mood.Write about how being gentle with yourself in moments of failure helps to boost your mood.Cultivating Patience And ToleranceCultivating patience and tolerance through CBT journaling prompts allows us to manage stressful situations more effectively, while fostering a positive and understanding attitude towards others. Here are 20 prompts that can help in developing patience and tolerance:Reflect on a time you demonstrated patience. What circumstances led to it?Write about a situation where you wish you had been more tolerant. How could you have adjusted your attitude?Describe an instance when someone showed immense patience with you. How did that affect you?List down three ways in which you could exercise more patience in your day-to-day life.Think about a frustrating situation you encountered recently. How could reframing that situation with patience change your perspective on it?Visualize a scenario which requires extreme tolerance. Draft a response to that situation.Write about an instance when your tolerance was tested. How did you react and how do you wish you had reacted?Think about someone who challenges your patience frequently. Write a kind letter to them, expressing your feelings and intentions to be more patient.Recall a time you felt intolerant. What steps can you take to improve your tolerance in such situations?Identify your triggers for impatience or intolerance. How can you mitigate these triggers moving forward?Craft a letter to your future self, outlining your intention to be more patient and tolerant.Outline