Let no Disturbance of Mind Appear

A quote from Catherine McAuley:
Though we cannot always feel the same, yet we can so guard our exterior as to
let no disturbance of mind appear in our manner or countenance.

When I was a novice we were taught to be recollected at all times. Well, that is quite impossible for novices in their late teens. at the time I thougth is was to keep us from being too noisy because there was a large group of us and we came in a "herd" wherever we went. a couple had heavy footsteps.

when I was older, I learned there was more to this. When you are in ministry, it behooves one to seem cool and collected while there is turmoil going on around you. it helps you todeal withirate parents, co-workers and the close quarters that caused us to "push butons".

Still later I learned that if you place your trust in God and loved people, then not much can ruffle your calmness. I think I'm getting it a bit better. it's all about having that inner peace and serenity that helps one to realize that each pice of turmoil is NOT a crisis. often remaining cool and collected does so much good. To be there, one must have a quietude of attitude that comes from a deep spirituality. I'm trying. I don't always succeed, but there is alwasy tomorrow to start again.

waht about you? How are you handling all the stuff that comes your way?
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