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Section 6—True and False Systems of Mind Cure
Happiness and Health
The sympathy which exists between the mind and the body is
very great. When one is affected, the other responds. The condition
of the mind has much to do with the health of the physical system.
If the mind is free and happy under a consciousness of rightdoing
and a sense of satisfaction in causing happiness to others, it will
create 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 healer; and those who are abundant in
benefiting others will realize that wondrous blessing in their hearts
and lives.—
Testimonies for the Church 4:60
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Thousands Needlessly Sick
Thousands are sick and dying around us who might get well and
live if they would; but their imagination holds them. They fear that
they will be made worse if they labor or exercise, when this is just
the change they need to make them well. Without this they never
can improve. They should exercise the power of the will, rise above
their aches and debility, engage in useful employment, and forget
that they have aching backs, sides, lungs, and heads. Neglecting
to exercise the entire body, or a portion of it, will bring on morbid
conditions. Inaction of any of the organs of the body will be followed
by a decrease in size and strength of the muscles and will cause the
blood to flow sluggishly through the blood vessels.—
Testimonies
for the Church 3:76
.
Health Through Service for Others
Those who, so far as it is possible, engage in the work of doing
good to others by giving practical demonstration of their interest in
them, are not only relieving the ills of human life in helping them
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