The Practice of Divine Impatience

Mirabai did not patiently wait for Krishna—she demanded, ached, protested, and called out in ecstatic urgency. This impatience was not ego but profound honesty about what mattered. The Practice of Divine Impatience asks: What do you need so deeply that you cannot accept its absence? In Communication in love, this means naming requirements and boundaries without apology. It means saying 'I cannot continue without honesty,' 'I need to be seen,' 'This matters more than keeping the peace.' Many people conflate love with infinite accommodation, but Mirabai teaches that true devotion includes fierce clarity about what is essential. This practice distinguishes between petty demands and authentic soul-level needs, then communicates the latter with the urgency they deserve, inviting others to meet us or step away.