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Pints With Aquinas

Are You DROWNING in a Puddle?! | Mother Natalia

Jul 7, 2024
Mother Natalia offers advice on overcoming overwhelm and shifting focus to Christ. She discusses the impact of attitude on one's relationship with God and the importance of building a foundation on Christ to find solace in life's chaos.
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  • Maintaining a positive attitude impacts task efficiency and satisfaction.
  • Facing multiple small issues can lead to overwhelming feelings, requiring a focus on faith and strength in Christ.

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Attitude Shapes Work Outcome

While cleaning the monastery's gutters, Sister Natalia's negative attitude towards the unexpected workload made the task more arduous and time-consuming than anticipated. Expecting a quick job but finding moss-covered gutters, her complaints and reluctance emphasized her poor attitude towards the work, hindering the process. This experience served as a reminder that a negative mindset can significantly impact tasks, leading to increased difficulty and dissatisfaction.

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