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Show Idealism, Unrequited Love, and Glorious Understanding 91 appreciation of self. That is what I am going to guard. I shall My strength will avoid that. not be selfish. But now in my heart and my mind I know I have a great glory that I must guard through all the rest of my life; Somehow it [ that glory] is made up of my love for beauty, my appreciation of beauty, and my desire and ability to radiate beauty on all with whom I come in contact. It fails as it is quiet, submissive, submerged, or restrained. It must be living, functioning, glowing, growing. treasure. I have a ... She ends with a prayer that she may learn to recognize this power, and that she may "learn to nourish it and utilize it for the glory of God and the happiness of people.?" This testimonial of reborn faith in herself and in her life ahead reflected more mature self-knowledge. Her confidence had a firm base: she was surrounded by friends; she lived with a loving family; she was admired as a teacher; she was an social leader. She knew she had unusual gifts; she acknowledged never lost hope that she would have a fulfilling love relation ship; she had no doubt of a gratifying future. She was prepared to accept disappointments, to declare her independence from Caldwell's attentions with bitter courage. COMPENSATION Only to know That there is something to be done, That every moment need not sob of you, That I may use my hands, And my eyes, And my brain, To forget my heart. Only to know That others need the laughter in my voice, That though you slide away, the others wait, That I can keep my smile, And my dance, And my song, To stop my tears. |
