The Arizona sentinel., 1888-04-07
IMPORTANCE OF REST.
Suggestions Which May Prove Helpful t.
 Many Weary Women.


 Many Weary Women.
 But how obtain rest with family oi children? With means so limited, the srictest economy must be practiced. "Why, were the days twice as long, " you plead, 'I could fill every moment with things necessary to be done!'
 Yes. seemingly true. But ever re- member you are choosing between an overworked, ailing body. and a healthy one; between a happy cheerful dispo- sition, and worn. fretful one.
 When a member of the household is sick. demanding constant care, we realize, as at no other time, that we can slight our work. reducing it 10 a minimum, and still maintain fair state of order and comfort. A person who has not learned to slight work (and be assured there is "knack" about iO has missed one of the "de- gl'ees" of our noble ''order!''
 We can obtain time to favor our selves when necessary. not only by SIighting our work, but also by change of occupation and surroundings. The woman who (from morn till night) drudges about her house. in her every day work dress. does great injustice to herself and family. How refresh ing and restful would she find par tial sponge bath. the mblng of her hair, and inc fresh afternoon dress with her clean white apron! My sister, incorporate this in the list of your daily Christian duties! If possible, lop down for few moments each day on the bed or lounge; if you but dose yourself" it will prove rest.
 Take your sewing or mending into the cool parlor of hot afternoon (do not mind the litteC. wherc you will see new things. or on the porch, or under the shade of the naples, but don t ''hive" yourself in the very identical corner, in the same chair, to look out of the very same window pane that you have for the last twenty or thirty years! Let your work lie in your lap while you take from the stand, which 1 trust you always have handy with few choice books and papers, and read soulful. inspiring poem. humorous article, or inc ever varying news of the day. Take the children for drive or walk. run into the home of congcnial friend for few mo- ments, and take in an occasional pie nic or excursion. If mother, with children about you, devote part of the evenings, at least, 10 social enjoy ment with them; let your voice mingle with theirs in merriment and song; re- touch the organ or piano for their -pleasure,- and be assurd the memory and influence of such an evening will be deeper and more hallowed to them than if spent in making them the most elaborate and beautiful garments that must "perish with the using" while yOu will certainly renew your youthful feelings by forgetting for the time. the cares and burdens of maturer years. We must make the most of life as it passes-take our toll of rest and pleasure. as we grind at our daily tasks, or we will never get it.
 The miser who starves and pinches himself, cherishing the hope of enjoy ing his competence in some sweet bye and bye," is no more deceived than the woman who slaves herself to death" for a series of years, expect ing 10 take. all her rest and comfort when 'the farm, or little cottage is paid for,'' for in both instances, not only the desire, but the power to rest and enjoy, is gradually but surely lost. Bodily rest does not always bring mental rest. Ladies with plenty of leisure are often eaten up with anxiety; they fear this and dread that, and quite lose their balance if they have no perplexing problem 10 deal with! Such cases it is difficult to pre- scribe for, the patient being so sure matters a0ilI go wrong unless she con- stanlly thinks and worries about them.
 A friend whose lot had been one ot unusual sorrow and bitterness. but "HO Was away . SCIeHO "hu h"PPJ' once jovially explained her case 10 me by saying: T have learned to shed my troubles as a ducks back does water." Another friend. writer. said: When any thing disagreeable happens. l at once endeavor to smother the recollec- ton of 1t by giving my whole mind to the plot TOT a story or novelette,, and am generally victorious; so you see, 1 I not only save myself unbappiuess. but actually turn the ugly thing into account"
 Care admitted as a guest did not master" in these cases, for these wom- en had the coveted power, so rare in this busy, bustling world, of keeping their minds in restful state.
 Give us restr' - EsteLte MendeH, ID Good Housekeeping.
 Discovered His Charm.