The Oglala light. [volume], April 01, 1917, Image 11

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tic power we must have excellent physical health. "With soundness
of body we find hope, happiness, vivacity and enthusiasm and with
these come magnetic teaching capability to a certain degree. "When
you have pure blood and it is charged with oxygen there is sure
to come pulsating energy and you will vibrate with superb nervous
force.
We all know the influence of mind over body, but how many over
look the reverse influence,—the effect of body upon mind. "When
you are all wrong physically, you certainly cannot expect your men
tal attitude to be right.
Let us remember that "the world cannot be set on fire with damp
kindlings". A teacher should read, study, and above all think. Don't
let us curb own enthusiasm, instead let us cultivate it let it bubble
over. The laugh habit is a good one. "Keep the radiant center of
the soul a-smile".
Then we are in fit form to compel "the great within" of others to
create forms of activity.
Children are impressionable to both good and bad influences, there
fore a real teacher must be noble in character to the very core, and
should have a personality. If you have this, you are a person who
is distinguished and recognized in a crowd by some trait, bearing or
mental attitude. You are original, you are you in other words, you
do not let others think for you.
Our aim should be to grow continually, to "make our solid back
ground" more solid. If you have a "solid foundation" of general
scholarship you will not view things superficially. For instance, you
would know the difference between pride and vanity, perseverance
and obstinancy, etc. etc. "We should also build up our wills.
Some put forth very little effort, to do, to improve daily. The weak
willed will not concentrate his working ability for any period of time.
We must not be afraid to attempt things that seem big or hard,
How much energy have you? Energy is a supreme necessity for
both brain and body. You cannot wink your eye, move your finger,
speak, breathe or digest your food without using it up. Neither can
you think, feel, or "will" except through the use of it How much
awake are you? How much alive are you? The more energy you have
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