Kankakee Valley Post, Volume 3, Number 3, DeMotte, Jasper County, 1 June 1933 — Mind, as Much as Body, Needs Food [ARTICLE]

Mind, as Much as Body, Needs Food

There never was a time when the importance of proper food for the body was more stressed. For years there has been scientific research into what foods are composed of in respect to the nutritive elements they supply. These elements are divided into differing classifications from time to time, but always the nourishing values are given significance. The health of the body in its material form is fostered. Since the mind is a vital element of the substantive existence, it, too, requires proper nourishment. It can fall into a decline which is no less regretable than when the physique weakens. The reactionary harmful or helpful influence of the mind over the body is reputed, after research, to be far greater than the reverse effects of health or illness of body on the mind. From this it is easy to see that providing proper food for the mind is no less important than providing proper edibles for the physical body. In speaking of the mind, the word is used in its broad sense and includes the spirit, since it is the combination which forms the immaterial elements, which though not tangible are no less potent. Electricity is not tangible yet no one denies its wondrous power, of such magnitude it is awe-inspiring. Neither does anyone deny the existence of mind nor its influence for good. In order to preserve well-rounded good health, both physical food and mental are essential. The latter cannot be neglected. The mind must feed on wholesome food, and digest it well so that its vigorous vitality can exercise its potent influence for good on the material body. Proper mental nourishment should be partaken of so that courage, good cheer, happiness, and all the best spiritual qualities can strengthen nerves and sinews in pleasant ways. Does the question arise, how can I supply the mind with good food? If so, here are some good diets. Fortunately they are pleasant to digest. The first is, think good thoughts, for “As a man thinketh, so is he.” Put the best construction on actions of others. It tends toward personal peace, without which mind and body are disturbed. Read fine books, fine in the sense of excellence of ideas, those which stimulate the thoughts and nourish the better side of your nature, or which create a hunger and thirst for more knowledge of history, travel, biographies of noble men. nobly treated, the wonders of nature in flowers, zoology, astronomy, or whatever appeals most to your own individuality. But above all, seek the food that feeds spiritual growth. It may be through companionship with persons of high character, or through books, contemplation or thinking and believing the best. ©, 1933, Bell Syndicate.--WNU Service.