ner. Try to stand alone. Be yourself. Bring out your own
personal characteristics, do not be a stereotype, a parrot, a copy.
Let others live their own lives, but you see to it that you live yours.
Many of our public schools are turning out factory-made human beings;
each pupil, as far as possible, a duplicate of every other. They are
educational brick factories tuning out their products stamped exactly
alike. Individuality is crushed out. Now the child is not so much like
clay to be molded into any form, as it is like a precious crystal, that
must be shaped with regard to its original nature. Each human soul is
an uncut diamond. It often has within it capacities and powers
which, if developed, might achieve results which we now expect only
from exceptional human beings. Therefore; be yourself. Hold up your
head, throw back your shoulders; remember that the earth and all that
is thereon belongs to you. Anyway, it is well to be inspired by such a
thought. It is the proper mental attitude. Life is a hard battle, and
the rewards are to the strong and courageous. Be inspired by the
dominating determination to get all there is in your life. Develop all
your capacities and powers to their utmost limit, and then you can rest
assured, that every thought that stirs your soul will be upbuilding
rather than destructive in nature.

CHAPTER XXI: The Laugh Cure

The physiological effects of the mechanical and mental processes
involved in laughing are not generally understood and appreciated. The
"laugh cure" is a reality, for it is a remedy of very great value. Many
a man, placed in a trying situation, would have been saved from
tragical consequences if he could have found some means of arousing the
emotions expressed in a good hearty laugh.

Naturally there may be times in life when a laugh is utterly impossible,
or may seem so. Nevertheless the inclination to stimulate the emotions
associated with laughter and good humor should be encouraged at every
opportunity. There is no question that laughter has valuable
vitalizing qualities. It undoubtedly adds to one's stamina. It gives one
a hopeful spirit. It leads one to look upon the bright side of life.
When you can laugh, the sun is shining regardless of how many clouds
obscure the sky. No matter what other efforts you may be making to
build strength and vitality, do not allow the serious aide of life to
occupy you continuously.

Each day should ha