Never be in a hurry; do everything quietly and in a calm spirit. Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever, even if your whole world seems upset. ~ St Francis de Sales
Are you someone who is always rushing around? Hurrying from one thing to the next? Whether it be out of necessity or as a result of poor time management, it’s uncomfortable. We can fool ourselves into thinking that flying out the door and driving 20 miles over the speed limit is beneficial – we arrive on time, we wake ourselves up, we think better under pressure. In reality, it’s a lifestyle that can result in exhaustion, frustration, and a visit to the emergency room if we’re constantly driving like crazy people.
This week, take these words of St. Francis to heart – do everything quietly and in a calm spirit. Recognize when you are revving up for another hurried moment and stop yourself. Take one big deep breath and quiet your mind, body and spirit.
Remember to slow down when you start to rush through your day. Think about how you might have hurried through your childhood – wishing you could stay up later; hoping that you could drive the family car all alone; and wanting so badly to eat whatever you were craving. Wouldn’t you give anything to take a nap, let someone else drive you around or have Mom make you your favorite meal? Me, too.
Make it a strong day!
