WHAT ARE YOUR HABITS OF THOUGHT?
By J. O. C.
THE present is a world of thought, and is made what it is by the combined thought of those who live in it. Each one of this number is made happy or comfortless according to the way he thinks. If one's mind is much centered on himself, he becomes, in time, excessively sensitive to every breath of opinion regarding himself or his business engagements. What then? Well, it is quite generally known that the figure of one's face exhibits largely the trend of his mind. Therefore the constantly sad mind shows a face with11a drawn expression, while a merry mind appears outwardly in an airy, care-free aspect. It may then be asked, Can one always carry a cheery countenance? Why not? Heaven's exhortation to all is to become transformed, or more correctly, transfigured, by the renewing of the mind, so as to be able to prove what is God's most positive desire concerning them. Rom. 12:2. His desire is for all to engage, each in the uplift of those around him. This will be to get away from one's own self, and live for others' happiness. Such an attitude will bring a sure result; for when one's interest is drawn away from himself to become absorbed in the elevation of those nearest him, he will have no fitting time for self-inflicted misery. On the other hand, his creative thinking in behalf of others will assist to change the world about him into a holy and happy people, which will assuredly and constantly contribute to his own chief joy. J. O. C.