"AS A MAN THINKETH"

Evening Post, Volume CXX, Issue 6, 6 July 1935, Page 18

"AS A MAN THINKETH"

WOMEN'S STUDY CIRCLE

Mrs. Thornley gave an inspiring address at the meeting of the Women's Study Circle recently. Her subject was "As a Man Thinketh." She said there was a great need for spiritual and constructive thinking. Thought was a great power, moreover' it was formative, therefore a character builder. Mental habits, no matter of what kind, were ultimately reflected in the.physical body, so that if people would be healthy* and happy they must eliminate all thoughts of selfpity, distrust, and fear.

Eight thinking, said the speaker, was the soul's discipline. To meditate on spiritual truths and ideals would eventually bring about mental, peace and harmony; to be at peace with oneself made for the peace of the world. As men and women they were responsible units, and one's responsibility was not confined to the physical plane action, but was extended into the world of thought. If they generate unlovely and revengeful thoughts, those of hatred and intolerance, or of war and aggression, they must share the responsibility of creating such an atmosphere. If they would leave the world a little better than they found it, it was one's individual duty to live up to one's highest, which implied that some attempt be made to control one's negative mental habits. To do this they needed to be fully aware of the part they played in life's drama. Let each of them put their own house in order. The first step towards doing this was right thinking. Was it not St. Paul who spoke of a sound mind, and exhorted them to think, and they presumed he meant thinking soundly. Let them be individualistic in the loftiest sense. Let them endeavour to be selfless and use their faculties in the service of mankind. The golden rule laid down by one of the greatest of teachers was not out of date, for it had yet to be lived.

Mrs. Thornley was cordially thanked for her fine address.