Beautiful Girlhood compiled by Debra Maffett
Beautiful Girlhood by Mabel Hale was written in 1922. Those years forming the transition period between childhood and womanhood are filled with wonderful interest and attractiveness, for there is nothing of more beauty and grace than the budding and blossoming of girlhood. But the young feet that travel this way are often fearful and uncertain, or willful and bold. Each and all have need of guidance; they need a helping hand along the way. This book is sent forth with a sincere desire to be a blessing. In a timeless way, this classic book offers practical, biblical wisdom on the issues every girl faces, from beauty to attitudes to relationships.
Beautiful Girlhood by Mabel Hale was written in 1922. Those years forming the transition period between childhood and womanhood are filled with wonderful interest and attractiveness, for there is nothing of more beauty and grace than the budding and blossoming of girlhood. But the young feet that travel this way are often fearful and uncertain, or willful and bold. Each and all have need of guidance; they need a helping hand along the way. This book is sent forth with a sincere desire to be a blessing. In a timeless way, this classic book offers practical, biblical wisdom on the issues every girl faces, from beauty to attitudes to relationships.
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When the mind is tired, let the books or problems be put aside, and go to<br />
the quiet room, or, better still, into the great outdoors — and there think<br />
only of those things that are pleasant and in tune with the quiet and<br />
peaceful surroundings. Soon the thickness will disappear, and the feeling of<br />
bewilderment will give place to clear, active thinking, and you will be<br />
rested.<br />
But the quiet hour is best for the wearied spirit. The girl gets into this<br />
spirit-weary condition more often than some suppose. Plans are broken or<br />
frustrated, work that is unpleasant and entirely undesirable has to be<br />
done, misunderstandings come between her and her mother or others, she<br />
is reproved or actually scolded — oh, there are many things to set a<br />
girl crosswise with the world about her! And if a girl is trying to do right<br />
and is endeavoring to follow Christ in her daily life — she will look with<br />
alarm at the surging thoughts and feelings that seem set to overwhelm her.<br />
Possibly in the pressure of vexations, she has spoken harshly or<br />
imprudently, and that adds to her agitation. It is now that a little season in<br />
quietness will do her good.<br />
Let her get away from everyone if possible, and the door shut so that she is<br />
entirely alone, and then have a sober talk with herself. Let her rest her body<br />
a bit if she needs it, and quiet her thoughts. There will be something in the<br />
very quietness of the place, that will soothe her ruffled spirits. As soon as<br />
she is quieted, let her pray and then think quietly and soberly. Though<br />
everything seems in a turmoil at first, soon it will begin to calm down with<br />
her own spirits, and order will come out of chaos.<br />
A wise mother will if possible provide opportunities for her children to be<br />
alone, so that each one will learn how to fall back upon himself for counsel<br />
and entertainment. If children, when they get all worked up and out of<br />
humor, were more often sent away to think it out <strong>by</strong> themselves — many a<br />
hard time could be passed smoothly. But now that the girl has come to<br />
older years, let her learn to be wise and have her quiet hour.<br />
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