The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-02-08
sELF-EsTEEM.

It's Importance to n Well Organized Char
acter Noted by "Mark."
KIND HOWARD FRENDs-I am with YOU
once again for little chat. The interests
Of the club seem to be a little on the de-
cline ut times, and that is what prompts
me to take up my pen for the little good
that can do. 1t is my intention to write
an article now and then on the various
mental faculties OF man. So take lit
tie time this morning and talk on self
esteem. its importance to o well organized
character.
Seli-esteem Is enormously thought of as
that power which prompts the braggart
to Boosting. the unwiss man in showing
his 30 f-conceit, the pugiist in exhibiting
his strength. But this name is uniustly
applied to such traits of character.
The boaster has not necessa-
rily development OF self-esteem
because he is loud in his own strength and
praise; indeed. it shows a deficiency of
this power or faculty. 1t is more times
through sense Of fear than anything SO
that causes the bluher to carry on his
game a great many times it is the desire
for notoriety or temporary honor that
calls forth his burst of self-prsise. and not
through self-esteem.
As we visw man in his.pride and vanity
acting part resembling a turke y-cock in
his conduct, the world Immediately Sc ICES
the idea aud attributes it wholly to self
esteem, and all unacqusinted with this
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as en- undesirable faculty OF man.
Now this is a warped knowledge
OF the power under question.
besides a verv bias and unjust one.
For this power in its proper activity and
normal development constitutes one OF the
most useful and desirable. besides the
most Indispensable of qualities in a well
organized character. Seliesteem gives us
the idea OF our personal qualities and
value, and when properly developed
gives self-reian and nObleness TO the
character. IL liz mans duty 10 himself
to respect himself and claim respect OF
others. No one will deny the man this
right, and II ne does not take this right
and respect his own personal dignitles,
the world will fail also 10 respect him.
He will bs cast off into the tide OF in
difference by the word in general, aud
robbed of what he might nave com
manded-respect. happiness and perma-
nent success IN lie.
Strong sef-esteem will not permit
person TO descend to the practice OF vice
and iniluities, and to them vino are on
the verge of despair or lowly work 1t is
oftimes stay. A great many times tile
only means by which the Lowry and fallen
are brought to a reformation is through
the effect OF self-esteem; though il IL
weak faculty to them, yet 1t is oitimes u
saving one.
Sometimes even the lowest drunkarG
bv being addressed through his sense OF
manliness and honor, is enabled to dash
the vile. fiery cup from him and become a
man again
On the other hand find the individual
who lacks self-esteem, have what talents
he may, and he will have a sense OF in
feriority. will shrink from responsibilities
and feel very unworthy OF the respect due
him, aud il will unfit him for the dis
charge of the important duties of life.
Self-esteem its an important factor IN
the training of the young. II the child
has fair share of selfeeteen, never Try to
crush It, but encourage and properly direct
IL and the child will some dHy have cause
to respect you for it. lie will never be
found among the lowly as one OF their
NUN Der tie will never be found in the
gutter or cell neither will he be a brag-
CART or boaster, but will be in the world a
man.
Should this faculty be deficient or want
| ing as 10 found in various cases, direct the
child properly BY an address to his hon
estv and maniiness. III early taught that
some actions are within themselves
mean and low and beneath
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instinctively despise and hate them. for
ever avoid them. And it will also create
a desire TO avoid other low actions as well.
| When he has come TO the stage Of reason
he will need Just such a sale guide as his
| self-esteom can give HIM. Why some re-
| coil at the term self-esteem is quite plain.
| A normal development OF this power Is so
effective that 1t is not surmised or tnous int
| OF as existing. But when We meet the
braggadOcio- loud ia his self praise
90 many ssize the opportunity, and I'M
| Justly apply % this trait of character the
term self-esteem. when it lie a develop
msnt OF most ANYTHING else
Yes, "Hooser Bob" 1 often think of
the time We were at Danville. Are YOU
going back some time? l am Your article
on courage was good Don't be absent so
| long hereafter. l don't think ] shall.
One of the members wished TO exchange
auto cards. 1 will be glad to exchange
with her or anyone else. Let us have
more of tho members pictures on the
! page. And what about the rsunionP Why
| not have il In or near Chicago? Ii will be
next TO impossible TO have a large attend
ancs anywhere else. and we want quite a
turnout this yesr-something that will
beat all previous yssrs-and We will have
| it il we bat meet at Chicago. Wishing all
success, depart for the time.
MARX"
Fowler Ind, Feb. 2, 1893.
FROM The PRESIDENT