Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-11-21


; and faded, and naturally long for
some sort of change, says PEARSON
Weekly. We have no desire for a sub
stiiution of other objects and faces
as a permanency; we merely seek to
break the monotony of things before
entering ON a fresh chapter in our
lives.
The desire for "a change" can
hardly derive its origin from the ma
lure OF our occupation. There is no.
thlng common to all professions and
businesses which clamor for stated
relief. Nor can the desire for "a
chahge' be due to mere fatigue, be-
cause this is alleviated by daily re-
curing periods of rest. Moreover.
the natural laws provide that each
repetition of an act renders its per
romance both easier and more sim
pie
some men talk of the necessity for
rest as though every fragment of
mental and physical power was COM
pletely exhausted. Yet on closer In
spection of them, when the desired
change has been secured, it is quite
evident their powers were not seri
ously weakened.
There may be some temporary fail
ure of energy brough about by sheer
monotony, but this Is . very different
thing from complete exhaustion. The
centers of force from which strength
aud energy are derived may easily
become lethargic from an. unavoidable
lack of fresh stimulus.
The common round of daily life in
the home as well as in the house of
business, in consequence of its mo-
hotonous routine, ceases at times TO
STIR the centers of energy and strength
OF purpose; and when these springs
OF force are not vigorously active
there is a lack of interest in the
work, and, therefore, feeling of loss
of power.
Now, the way in which IA change.
operates, is not so much by affording
exemption from toll as by supplying
fresh stimulants for the letharg1c
centers of energy. This point is i'm.
portant because it directs attention
at once to the way in which "a change
should be employed.
Every mistaken notion that the
WEAKNESS demanding the change is the
outcome of exhaustion must be en-.
tireiy put aside The physical and
mental powers are not used up; they
are merely asking for some variation
OF the stimulus. The fire may have
died down, not on account of de.
nclency of fuel, but simply because
1t has not been properly stirred.
The motor, the yacnt, the fishing rod,
the gun and the camera in their legit
innate uses, play the part of st.mn.
iants, though not to all of us in a like
degree. Some fiad what they need
walking through country lanes and
villages; Others prefer the continentar
trip with its hubbub of foreign
tongues. There are persons more
happy when encountering the discom-
forts ora tour or excursion, and there
are other more sensitive individuals
who, Instead of being stimulated py
ullncultles OF travel, would quickly
succumb.
The perpetual round OF excitements
at obtains at most seaside resorts
Is hardly the sort of stlmulous for the
Jaded nerves and tired body of busy
worker. Something must be radically
wrong In the change" IL, on return
ing to ones home and business, the
routine duties seem to be more than
ever distasteful
The change" that best suits the
average person is one that stirs uu
MS energies naturally and honestly.
and in perfect accord with his ordin.
airy mode of life. Energy thus ellie,
tied will add to the stock of useful
force and win prove to be available
long after the holiday has passed. I'm
less some such effe, as this is pro.
duced the change" has failed of ita
main purpose, viz. the Frightening OF
life and the Improvement of mental
and physical health.