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Peace Through a Consciousness of Rightdoing, May 26
A Sound Mind in a Sound Body
Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend
them.
Psalm 119:165
If the mind is free and happy, from a consciousness of rightdoing
and a sense of satisfaction in causing happiness to others, it creates
a cheerfulness that will react upon the whole system, causing a freer
circulation of the blood and a toning up of the entire body. The blessing
of God is a healing power, and those who are abundant in benefiting
others will realize that wondrous blessing in both heart and life.
Those who follow the path of wisdom and holiness will not be trou-
bled with vain regrets over misspent hours, neither will they be troubled
with gloom or horror of mind, as some are, unless engaged in vain,
trifling amusements....
Amusements excite the mind, but depression is sure to follow. Useful
labor and physical exercise will have a more healthful influence upon
the mind and will strengthen the muscles, improve the circulation, and
will prove a powerful agent in the recovery of health....
The consciousness of rightdoing is the best medicine for diseased
bodies and minds. The special blessing of God resting upon the receiver
is health and strength.
Doing good is a work that benefits both giver and receiver. If you
forget self in your interest for others, you gain a victory over your infir-
mities. The satisfaction you will realize in doing good will greatly aid
you in the recovery of the healthy tone of the imagination. The pleasure
of doing good animates the mind and vibrates through the whole body.
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A person whose mind is quiet and satisfied in God is in the pathway
to health.
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