Why is it that some people get impatient and fly off the handle over the smallest inconveniences while others face horrendous obstacles with great calm?  Is peace a predisposition of the personality or is it something more?

Yes, some are born naturally calmer than others. Yet, among adults who grapple with the both the big and small crosses in life, there are some who take a peaceful approach and others who perpetually fly off the handle.

There are noticeable differences in how people approach life and what they bring to it. Here are some of the things that I see distinguishes people who draw peace calm from their faith.

Patti Maguire Armstrong is a Catholic author and speaker. She is author of 10 books, was managing editor and co-author of Ascension Press’s bestselling “Amazing Grace” book series, won the 2011 About.com “Reader’s Choice Award”, and has published over 400 articles newspaper and magazine articles. Visit Patti’s website to learn more.