GOOD LOOKS THAT VANISH

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXI, Issue 6962, 30 October 1909, Page 6

GOOD LOOKS THAT VANISH

A REST CUBE FOR BEAUTY. How best to relax after a weary day or hour is one of tho secrete of beauty. It may also be said to bo one of the secrets of long life. Rest means to the thoughtless a long time given to idleness ! Rest really means nothing of the sort. My definition of it is, an intelKgent economy of the moments, writes Mine. Cavalieri in the '"Now York American." The long summer vacation at a farmhouse, or tho rest cure taken under the direction of a scrupulous physician, or the slow, aimless tour of the Continent aro ideal forms, of rest, but we cannot always nor often tako these. How to rest while the business of our lives is going on is the difficulty. Women who wish to preserve theor beauty must study the plan of their lives and learn how to economise the moments. They must learn that a dozen short periods of rest may be taken every day in the busiest life. A woman may take the rest cure while she hurries through a busy day. First, as to the eyes, which quickly show tho traces of weariness.

When writing or sewing or embroidering or drawing, pause for a few seconds ana close the eyes. Whatever the ta.sk there will bo opportunity for a brief eye rest. If life keeps one much in the presence of others, snatch a few moments to go away by oneself. Be alone, if only for five minutes. The silence and solitude will soothe tho tired nerves and calm the spirit. Open a window, and, standing before it, inhale deeply. Hold tho air in the lungs for the same length of time. Then exhale slowly in the same amount of time. Try first counting four for each inhalation, four for each holding of the breath, and four for each exhalation, increasing the number with nraetico to ten.

This form of rest, three or four times aday; will make life in any condition more tolerable. Try to take a half hour, at least a quarter of an hour, from a crowded

day, and lie down for a little season of absolute repose. Tide should ba taken in a darkened room. Ono can, ii she moist, rest while slaiviin;;. first, learn to stand correctly, for the correct standing posture is lar. more restful tha.ii the wrong- one ' Kec,p the shoulders back, the chest up, the chin up. Stand eo that a lino dropped from the centre of the head would fall between the arches of the feet. Itast easily, apparently on both feet, but really shifting the weight easily from one io the other.

The reclining position is best for rest. Lie flat upon tho back. It is the most restful posture physically; besides, it interferes with continuous thought, so is mentally restful.

Often a mere change of occupation for a half hour will he a rest. Pcrhaipc tho change will be in writing a letter to some friend, the thought of whom alono is restful. It is a delightful interruption in a, drab day. Or, if one has a taste for handiwork, some sewing or crocheting may take tho thoughts out of their worn groove.