Our two servants

Title

Our two servants

Creator

Carpio, R.

Language

English

Year

1937

Subject

Self.

Mind and body.

Rights

In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted

Abstract

Our self has two servants, the mind and the body. Both our mind and body need food, lessons from readings for our mind, and foods for our body to build muscles.

Fulltext

Janutwy, 1937 THE .YOUNG.CITIZEN 347 OUR TWO SERVANTS By R. CARPIO Our Self carries cwo servants. that are needed by the Mind in orOne is the Mind, and the other is der to grow strong and healthy. the Body. Very queer, isn't it? The Mind, like the Body, needs Well, perhaps you will understand food. But the kind of food that it better if I shall explain. the Mind needs is different from One time it so happened that the that needed by the Body. The Mind needs lessons. · A good many B·ody was ill. The· family physiof these are taken from books, newscian advised that the Body should not be disturbed: If it was dis- papers, magazines. and other printed matter. Dr. Jose Rizal was a turbed, the illness might be prowide reader. It is said he could read longed. A part of our body becomes and write twenty-two languages. ill because it has been working so hard that it needs rest. That is the Young Thomas Alva Edison could finish reading a book in one day, reason why the physician told the air and plenty of-sunshine. Staying ten or fifteen minutes in the sun i~ good for the body. Play until you are tired. After the body has sufficiently rested, begin to read and think to give exercise to your mind. It these two servants are properly treated as I have tried to explain to you, they will serve you well. And the New Year would be a good time to make up your resolution in order for you to have -a strong and healthy mind and body throughout the year. QUESTIONS Body to rest in order to become and i.t was reported that he drew more books in his home town Iistrong to be able to work again. b h h b f h. l . Name three well-known F1·rary t an any ot er oys o 1s On the other hand, the Mind was age. Do we get our. knowledge lipinos whose minds were stronger active. It wanted very much to go from books alone? What great les- than their ~odies. Apolinario Mato school to be with its friends and son do you learn from the life of bini, the paralytic. Name two othclassmates. Oh, how ·it wished it the carabao which plows the field ers. were well! Its part in the drama- in the rain and in· the heat of the 2. Name three prominent Filitization in the reading class. the fun sun without complaining of hard pinos whose bodies were stronger at recess. and the happiness in games work? than their minds. Pancho Villa, after school hours in the afte~noon The Body needs food to make the flyweight champion of the -all these were only memories that the muscles. But the muscles to world. Name two others. flitted across the Mind. What could become strong and healthy must 3. Name three great Filipino.~ it do? Before answering this ques- have exercise. Take exercise out in living whose minds and bodies are tion. we must find out those things the open where you can have fresh both strong. Manuel Roxas. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~15. Always rap before entering 4. When a lady accidentally any room but your own. drops anything on the street, any 16. Do not chew gum in school gentleman whether acquaintance or nor eat anything when in the class- . not, should pick it up and hand it room. to her. The lady must not fail to 17. Do not "fuss" with pencils,l· acknowledge the courtesy. strings, pins, or anything else when 5. It is impolite to turn and look yob ought to give your attention at people after they have passed esto your lesson. pecially those who are deformed or 18. Do not look in at a window peculiar in dress or manners. of a schoolroom. 6. It is considered impolite to 19. Treat janitors politely. gather in groups and obstruct the 20. Be kind and thoughtful in way. assisting teachers and other class- 7. It is not the custom of wellmates whenever possible. bred people co chew gum, nor to On the Street 1. Boys and girls should keep from making too much noise in the street. 2. When walking with an older person keep on his left. 3. Recognize friends a n J acquaintances with a polite greeting. eat fruits. nuts. or anything else on the street. 8. Anyonl' ~hould never call out to another person in the street. 9. When on the street cars. buses. or other vehicles. men should give up their seats to ladies. 10. If a stranger inquires the way. take· pains to direct him. Manners at Home 1. Be sure to say "Sir" to your father when he calls your name, and "Yes, sir" and "No, sir·· in answer to a question. Never contradict him, mind him quickly. 2. Treat your mothe( as if she were the queen. Say. ··Yes, mother," when she calls your name. and ·'No. mother." etc. in answer to her question. Children should show their mother every polite attention due other ladies. 3. Tre~t visitors courteously. Address them politely and offer them seats. 4. Be kinq and considerate to brothers and sisters. 5. Treat servants politely. 6. Observe proper table manners. 7. Always allow an older person or a guest to pass through doorways first. If the door is closed. open it, step back, and hold it open while your guest passes through it.

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