“Here
is a little model of what we should do when we are taken by surprise as we row
peacefully in our little boat. When all our emotions arise to stir up a great
internal storm that seems certain to overwhelm us or drag us after it, we must
not wish to calm this tempest ourselves. Rather, we must gently draw near the
shore, keeping our will firmly in God, and coast along the little waves. By
humble knowledge of ourselves, we will reach God, who is our sure port. Let us
go gently, without agitation or anxiety and without giving in to our emotions.”
St. Jane de Chantal
While waiting in a long line at the
supermarket when you really need to get going so you can pick up your child
from soccer practice, stop a moment to realize that getting agitated will not
move the line any more quickly; by refocusing your impatience and praying for
the checkout person and/or the children in the world who do not have enough to
eat you will regain some peace of mind and heart.
Sr. Mary Berchmans Hannan, VHM
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