Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-09-06
Delaware State journal
WILMINGTON. DEN,
Saturday, Sept. 6, 1873.


Carl Benson in his "Casual Cogiia- |
TONS" in the Gala1y, incidentally re-
msrks-'' 1t is a great Point to have the
"hrain unoccupied when the clock points
0hed ward" There is no doubt of that,
vet how is this great point TO be attained
Few active business men can afford to
stake no thought for the morrow" and
such thoBght is often most anxious and
perplexing and has habit of sticking to
the brain when in WEAKNESS that organ
would fain have more cheerful occupa-
tion, or perfect rest. Thoughts, agree
abe or disagreeable, not only come int the
train Of events ana circumstances, but
they come regardless of such things, come
like the wind blows, when thew list, and
the will is often quite powerlcss to COM
maud them to either come or depart.
Hence, however easy it may be for ore
casually cogitatng to make such a
declaration as that We have quoted, it is
no. equally easy TO have the mind in that
desirable. unoccupied condition, when
reason ana habit, rathcrthan any strong
inclination, warn us 10 bed.
Still we believe the persistent and
habitual exercise Of the will may in time
give one power if not to Danish thought,
to at least substitute pleasant for vexa
tious thoughts, thus relieving the tired
brain from that irritation which prevents
sleep while rendering 1t all the more
Necessary Those light hearted, and Often
light headed, people who shake of trouble
as duck does water need no such ex-
periments, but those who put ON care and
responsibility rs they put on their gar
ments each morning, and feel them press
upon their brain as the OK feels its yoke,
may find it well worth their while to try
experiments to enable them to lay their
burden on with their clothing at night,
and to such we commend the persistent
effort to call mp pleasant memories or
hopes to take the place Of thoughts which
should be confined to the working hours.
Surely no life is so barren butthat either
memory or hope can find some rallylng
point for pleasant thoughts, and every
will has or can gain strength to guide the
thoughts in such directions. Even If
unsuccessful the effort will divert the
mind from cankerirg care.
Nor can we hut believe that the &C.
quirement Of this power to direct, and In
measure control thought-absolute con-
D afs "a al
more of the character of natural growth
and evolution than Of mechanical pro-
c,ss-that the requirement Of this power
would be OF great and hcalthful assist
ance in tightening the burdens Of those
great grieis which must, sooner or later.
come to every one who has any of the ties
and sympathies which make life worth
the effort most Of III must make to main
tain It. Time here, as every where, Is, Of
course the great healer, but Times pro
cesses may be greatly hindered or helped
or tue morbid ONES who nurse theil
giief 10 keep Il warm and take IA sombel
pde in their dolorous success, we hay,
naHght to say, but We bcllev,
those Who desire to he comfoued
may find within themselves, b!
means OF this power Of thought-dirgciloi
great help toward the re-acq llrement
or that cheeriulness and interest in tn
affairs of the world, which will max
their lives not only more useful and en-
joyahle 10 themselves. hut to al VIII