"If you could once make up your mind in the fear of God never to undertake more work of any sort than you can carry on calmly, quietly, without hurry or flurry, and the instant you feel yourself growing nervous and like one out of breath, would stop and take breath, you would find this simple common-sense rule doing for you what no prayers or tears could every accomplish."
Just something from this oh so wonderful book to try, especially during busy seasons. Many times, it may well be that we are not lacking in virtue so much as exhausted or overcommitted. We do no one any favors that way.
Starry Sky Journal 
Oh, Kim, love that quote, and often have the chest tightening to prove I NEED that quote!
Earlier this week, I found myself thinking about these words in one of my more hurried (and less patient) moments. I am going to make “without hurry or flurry” a daily- or more appropriately moment by moment- goal.
Thank you, Kim, for this very important quote–so very, very true and important to remember–with hospital procedures for my little ones this week, children and grandchildren visiting next week from out of state, and a wedding for my son the next (our little ones as flower girls, etc.).