Folly of Stifling Pain.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 17, 27 April 1907, Page 49

Folly of Stifling Pain.

Physical pain is the guardian of the body, as conscience is that of the soul. A twinge of the former and a “pricking” of the latter are both warning it

is unsafe to disregard. At first we get only the green or “ caution ” light. It is then well to keep a good look-out. If we are honest with ourselves we shall soon discover the cause of the trouble, and an alteration in the habits will probably effect a cure. There i no greater mistake than being resigned to sin; it is only useful in that it tells of hidden danger: it is a cry for help. For this reason it is folly to try to stifle it or dull it, except by removing the cause. Such a proceeding can only be likened to that of a foolish householder, who disconnects his burglar alarm before rr 'ring to rest, so that he may not be d. .uirbed! Said a doctor lately: “If there were no such thing as pain wo should soon all be dead.” Pain, like sn" v e, should be traced to its source; it may be only smouldering now, but the danger is there, and a puff of indiscretion may nt any moment fan : t. into a flame.