6 Ways to Make Standing in Line a Positive Experience | Guideposts

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A new year brings hopes for a fresh start and possibilities—and lines. Long lines. Lines at the “returns” window. In the airport. At the bank. For the bus or subway. In restaurants, grocery stores and traffic jams.

 

If you’re anything like me, your thoughts in such moments turn to, Not again. Who’s the slowpoke? Why am I always stuck in the slowest line? And other lofty, enriching thoughts.

 

It doesn’t have to be that way. It’s possible to make standing in line a positive experience. In fact, it’s possible—and so much better—to use that time “on line” (as some English-speakers call it) prayerfully instead of becoming impatient, annoyed or resentful.

 

So, the next time you’re caught in a queue, turn it to your advantage by employing one of these easy prayer strategies:

 

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