The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-17
MASTERS OF OUR
OWN DEsTINIEs.

MASTERS OF OU6
 OWN DEsTINIEs.
 Ella wheeler wilcox writes the follow
 whether we die at specific time and in a certain manner is not a question of great import. Death is only an incident in our existence.
 It another birth, to be followed by other deaths and other births.
 We always have been, and always will be.
 The important thing is to make this life worth while.
 That done, the others will be attended to afterward.
 No matter what the majority of your acquaintances may think upon the sub- ject, you can direct your life up or down. physically, mentally and morally. as we'll as financially, as you choose to do.
 All this will be more difficult for you, perhaps, than for some other. Or 1t may bs easier, according to your invironment and your inheritance and your former conduct in other lives. If you came into the world with weak lungs and aenemic blood it will require more effort for you to become robust than for some well-born virile child who has only to breathe and frolic to keep in health. But you can do it, if you will practice deep breathing. anu ledTn WuAt not tO eat anu uIiAih, anu insist upon your right to all the health and. vigor of the universe.
 There is no evil power, no evil inher- atance. no cruel environment. which can hinder or circumvent a strong and de- termined soul, seeking for health, useful ness, truth and success.
 Keep that fact well in mind, and live to 1t, no matter what the whole world may say to the contrary.
 a-k @f 4. splendid universe, and you are here to get the best out of this phase of life, and to make the world better place for others to live in.
 You can do either and both only by de- veloping the very best qualities in your self, and by controlling whatever is un- worthy and unwholesome and disagreea- ble.
 Be well and strong because sickness is disagreeable for yourself and others. repeat, health is the simplest thing in life, if you breathe, est and think properly. It requires no aid of any one if you will be faithful in those three things.
 Be industrious.
 You were put on earth to do your share of work, and idleness is a sin. Do some- thing, even if you can not at once do the work you prefer; and all the time assert that your right employment is coming to 
 Be happy. Look for something to be thankful and glad over each day and you will find 1t. Consider each disappoint- ment and trouble as so much experience and as a temporary lesson set for you to learn.
 When it seems insupportable, as these things do at first, go alone by yourself and sit down and take a few deep in- halations and say T am breathing in the benefit and strength and wisdom which this experience was meant to bestow upon me-" After five minutes of this thought and practice, you will go forth with calmness and new strength and face the world. Cast out every bitter and re- sentful thought for nothing If any worth can be achieved by you in any line while your vital forces are vitiated by anger, revenge or hatred.
 Let the great law maker of the uni- verse adjust things. All you need to do is to make yourself a receptacle for his love and power to do good in the world and to your fellow men. If any one does evil to you, pass on your way without fear or malice. No one can harm you if you do not harm yourself by retaliation. Fill your soul and mind so full of love and sympathy and joy that nothing lesser can find accommodation. Once you do this you are immune from disaster. Sor- row will find you, but not misfortune.