Section 11—Emotional Problems Chapter 54—Overstudy We Are to Preserve Brain Power—I believe, I believe that the Lord hears my prayers, and then I go to work to answer my prayers, which I am sure are indited by the Lord. I am of good courage. Let us not overtax the strength that the Lord gives us.Continue reading “Mind, Character, and Personality, vol. 2”
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Mind, Character, and Personality, vol. 2
Chapter 52—Depression (Part 3) The Cheering or Discouraging Power of the Printed Page—My husband has labored untiringly to bring the publishing interest up to its present state of prosperity. I saw that he had had more sympathy and love from his brethren than he has thought he had. They eagerly search the paper to findContinue reading “Mind, Character, and Personality, vol. 2”
Mind, Character, and Personality, vol. 2
Section 10—Mental Health Chapter 47—Mental Hygiene (Part 2) [See chapter 42, “Mind and Health.”] Excessive Study Lessens Self-control [See chapter 54, “Overstudy.”]—Excessive study, by increasing the flow of blood to the brain, creates morbid excitability that tends to lessen the power of self-control and too often gives sway to impulse or caprice. Thus the door is openedContinue reading “Mind, Character, and Personality, vol. 2”
Mind, Character, and Personality, vol. 2
Section 10—Mental Health Chapter 44—Laws Governing the Mind (Part 1) Man Created With Perfectly Balanced Mind—The Lord made man upright in the beginning. He was created with a perfectly balanced mind, the size and strength of all its organs being perfectly developed. Adam was a perfect type of man. Every quality of mind was wellContinue reading “Mind, Character, and Personality, vol. 2”
Mind, Character, and Personality, vol. 2
Section 9—Interrelationship of Body and Mind Chapter 42—Mind and Health (Part 1) Mind Controls the Whole Man—The mind controls the whole man. All our actions, good or bad, have their source in the mind. It is the mind that worships God and allies us to heavenly beings…. All the physical organs are the servants ofContinue reading “Mind, Character, and Personality, vol. 2”
Mind, Character, and Personality, vol. 2
Section 9—Interrelationship of Body and Mind Chapter 41—Diet and Mind (Part 1) Brain Must Be Healthy—The brain is the organ and instrument of the mind, and controls the whole body. In order for the other parts of the system to be healthy the brain must be healthy. And in order for the brain to beContinue reading “Mind, Character, and Personality, vol. 2”
Mind, Character, and Personality, vol. 2
Section 9—Interrelationship of Body and Mind Chapter 40—Body Affects Mind (Part 2) Misuse of Physical Powers Unbalances Nervous System—The misuse of our physical powers shortens the period of time in which our lives can be used for the glory of God. And it unfits us to accomplish the work God has given us to do.Continue reading “Mind, Character, and Personality, vol. 2”