are encountered in crowds, waiting for cars, standing in line to say nothing of the supposed joys of the actual picnic and you will realise that it is not a question of saving energy with these people, for they probably spend more than usual. If any benefit comes from these laborious trips to the country, it is due to change not to what is called rest. The same is true of most of our entertainments and amusements, particularly those that wear upon the emotions, or keep us out late at night.

In the case of the inner activities that exhaust and annoy us, for instance, impatience, it is of little avail to tamper with external modes of conduct, if no change has been made at the centre. Begin rather by considering the constituents of patience. See what changes should come about in your bodily and nervous systems. Note that when you sleep well, keep good hours, it is easier for you to be patient. More important still, start several stages farther back by beginning to be more tolerant of your fellows; be willing to let others take their own pace; adapt yourself to various sorts of inconveniences when traveling; see the amusing side of different kinds of beds and the like. Once embarked in such an investigation, you will not only save a deal of energy from day to day energy usually spent in complaint and expressions of annoyance but will be surprised to find how well adapted the world is to such a person as yourself.