New-York tribune., 1905-01-28
JOY OF STRIVING.

have read 1.-The Simple Life; have lived it,;
but not the plane OF the theorist When one
has a moral ideaT' duty will command destiny.
Taking up an obligation another has laid down in
order justify that others judgment and preserve
his financial integrity makes 1t Joy to harmonize
simple living with high purpose Grasping pur-
post-wlth a big P-to which all minor aims and
considerations may-yes. must be-made subservt-
ent, in order to accomplish the end desired lends
a glow. If not glory TO self-denial simple living
and the JOY Of striving.
To many the pleasure of living consists largely
in spending money; not for needs only, but for
wants between which is large margin for the
exercise Of economy. The simple life has it's needs
but luxuries may be eliminated while the founda-
tons Of future good being established, that
future which may hold opportunities for travel
ling the study Of nature Of art, or people, all Of
which is consistent with simple living. the sweet
ness Of the simple life being contentment and the
determination to enjoy the pleasures of life which
cost nothing, which may be found even in great
city Though the beauty Of sky and stars and sun
and sea be shut out, there are many beautiful
things to where architecture and art are per-
ennial lessons IN form and color; many beautiful
things TO heaE for him who is listening; many
friendly faces to respond TO a friendly word; q
chd's answering smile to a cheerful greeting
human nature being a quality never out OF date.
never sleeping. always on hand at call. respond
ing for the joys OF a simple life may find many
which will uplift him to the plane OF noble living
II only We could reduce our wants 10 our needs.
give up the night for the superfuous. would It
not make for happiness in the present stage
of civilization when wealth seems TO mean the
ability to command the unnecessary? In large
city-yes, anywhere-the simple life may be made
TO mean q cramped and sordd life only; endless
struggle for the material good; it will be what
make it; and may infer from observation
that the Idle rich do not find unaloyed happiness
in their pursuit of the superhuiteS OF living. Is
Il not wiser therefore. TO direct our energies
as 10 attain real and lasting benefits rather than
TO strive artihcalities which fade in grasp?
moral culture, dampen sef-respect, embitter the
spirit An educated intelligence will be able to
choose the material good in such wise that II
will become a vanished good'-a regret when
the day Is done. SEU DONYM
The simple life may be summed up IN few short
sentences-walk hlInbS. do justly and love mercy.
NeW-YOrk. NJ NJ. X.
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