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difficulties loomed big around her by writing down all her cares and
worries； making a list of the subjects that harassed her； and had always
found that； when reduced to material written words； the dimensions of her
troubles were astonishingly diminished。 She recommended her procedure
to the troubled youth； and prophesied that his anxieties would dwindle
away in the clear atmosphere of pen and paper。
Introspection； the deliberate unlatching of closed wickets； has the same
effect of stealing away the bitterness from thoughts that； if left in the
gloom of semi…oblivion； will grow until they overshadow a whole life。 It is
better to follow the example of England's pure Queen； visiting on certain
anniversaries our secret places and holding communion with the past； for
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it is by such scrutiny only
THAT MEN MAY RISE ON STEPPING…STONES OF THEIR
DEAD SELVES TO HIGHER THINGS。
Those who have courage to perform thoroughly this task will come
out from the silent chambers purified and chastened； more lenient to the
faults and shortcomings of others； and better fitted to take up cheerfully
the burdens of a new year。
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