The Washington herald., 1911-01-08

in everybody, thus making this dear.
good, old world Of ours one glorious
paradise. n. T. O'LEARY.
I want to thank The Optimist and wish
him every success this new year, not
only for the privilege of taking part In
this page on optimism. but for the beau
tful thoughts that have been given to us
every week that have done so much
good
How much help has come from a few
words rightly spoken no one can tell. I
am continually hearing it said. IF 1t
were not for the optimist page I should
be lost 1t is my food from week to
week" Is not that sufficient for one of
the greatest blessings this new year?
We cannot be too thankful that We have
at least done our part.
Optimism has always built up. 1t is
strength to the mind and cheer to the
soul. 1t gives to us satisfaction of know
ing how to be cheerful and what to be
thankful for. 1t helps radiate sunshine
at all times when thoroughly understood.
There is no time for gloom. Love for
work makes the true optimist. Optimism
to-day is the glory of this age. 1t mag
nifieS. draws out the best that is in US.
NO longer can we uldIHIdlH tudI WHICH,
is not. God is, and truth is His activity.
Surely this activity has commenced; we
see it and feel it. Love for God and fell
bowman is growing stronger every day.
1t speaks for itself. and we no longer
question the why and the wherefore. Love
is the fulfillment and has been fulfilled.
Our Lord taught this 1900 years ago.
Have we decided to do our part? If We
have not, cannot we begin now? This
-. aNo vvv;r
do, and to dare" and to ask for more
courage to strengthen us. If We abide
in me 1 will abide in you. Upon the
newer ground of finer faith We will be
renewed
Let US think more of love that we may
radiate from our own center the gentle
ness and tolerance that true optimism
or that, but to force obedience on ourself
is the hardest task. 1t has been said
.'he who conquers himself is greater
than he who takes a city" The conflict
is yours and mine and will abide with us
until it has been mastered.
Mrs EMMA HUGHES.
There is no doubt that many people
would be happier. healthier. and better
if only they would cultivate a more
cheerful line of thought. for quite 80 per
due to morbid imagination and the wrong
attitude of mind. we can dwell upon
our ailments and our worries to such an
extent that We have hardly any thoughts
to spare for other things, or we can fill
our minds with other things and so leave
no room for worries and fears. Healthy
minds hold that We all have divine
right to health and happiness. and that
to believe We have makes for develop
ment of character and spiritual growth.
We grow happier and so, to a certain
extent, healthier: or we ueterfOrate, ac
cording to our attitude of mind Force
of will can be cultivated. but we must at
first realize the necessity for a new atti-
tude of mind. You must try to cherish
kindly sentiments for every man. woman.
and child with whom you come into con-
tact lou must refuse to let your
thoughts dwell unduly on worry, annoy
ance, or physical pain which may aff1ict
you. But don't imagine that you will
attain your hearts desire. serenity of
mind, in a moment, for true growth is
slow. Be content to have it So
Cultivate will power. If you feel wor~
ried or depressed set yourself to do some
task that will provide discipline, occupa-
ton, interest. Optimism and enthusiasm
increase the rapidity of blood circulation.
They stimulate the nerve cells of the
brain and bring host of delightful. in
spring ideas to the mind. We all know
how some people seem to have a happy
'atmosphere" about them. They seem
to exhale kindness, goodness. love. These
people are, consciously or unconsciously,
helpful to humanity. Almost all the
power of suggestion. They help people
to get well by encouraging in them the
right attitude of mind And it is quite
understa ndable that this should be So
for mind-health can be acquired, like
physical well being. But it means con-
slant watching. continual effort, if you
have allowed yourself to get depressed.
it is. not only to the individual but, to
every one he meets on life's journey.
Mrs. J. J. OCONNELlA
Optimism makes life worth while. 1t
il unafraid of new ways; it trusts the
Leader. That is its constant, radiant
song. 1t only asks to be sure that the
way is His way and that He is leading in
the untrodden paths. 1t desires ways Of
peace and truth and right, and knows
that it can only find them with Him,
and that then the road OF the new year
leads into better character, truer friend
unselfishness. worthier serv
ice. Optimism means that We are blessed
Every one may have Christ: every one
accordingly may have every blessing.
What blessings We do not have We lack
not because God is unwilling to give
them to us, but because We are unwilling
to take them. The blessings of cheerful
ness, of a friendly, helpful Disposition;
of a hopeful temperament, of success are
free to all and are given US to be shared
All true blessings are recognized by those
who receive them to be obligations. What
JOY can compare with the joy of sharing
Gods goodness to US with others whom
God would bless through US? Freely
ye have received, freely give" Love
wants to share its treasures Has our
cve of Jesus done aught to bring Him
INTO another's love? That is the mean
ing Of optimism.
only a word for Jesus! Oh, speak it in
His dear name;
ro perishing souls around you the mes
sage of love proclaim.
20, like the faithful sunbeam. your mis-
sion of joy fulfill:
Remember the Saviour's promise that He
will be with you still.
Only a word for Jesus, only a whispered
Over some grief-worn spirit may rest
like a sunbeam fair
Ny Jesus. as Thou wilt: all shall be we'll
for me; 4
Each changing future scene gladly |
trust with Thee
Straight to my home above I travel |
calmly ON.
And sing. il life or. death. my Lord. thy |
will be done" 8. z. ADKINS.