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Show I OBSTACLES , Progress Is made because of obstacles or in spite of them; usually, In spite of-them. Itcslstanco Increases presistenco; the urge In man Is to surge ahead. Obstacles are not a hindrance, but a futher-v futher-v once; they rout inertia, awaken energy and spur i, determination. Every obstaclo surmounted and opposition overcome builds character, increases power and advances evolution. There are thrco ways in which to deal with , obstacles batter through and thrust aside by sheer forco of will, detour or Ingeniously convert to the end aspired. The combatlvo nature, the physical, smashes against; the mental transforms obstacles to stepping-stones. Obstacles regulate tho apparent worth of things. Tho moro formidable tho obstaclo, tlio more value we placo upon that which is Just beyond be-yond it. 1 $ Just as distance lends charm and mystery attracts, obstacles excite a covetous desire for tho SOMETHING between which and us they stand. Poverty Is ono great obstaclo that has mado j many great men.. In fighting tho wolf from the threshold, they discovered tho principles upon 1 which fortunes are founded. There are many other universal obstacles that have been equally instrumental in tho world progress so far attained. Isolation caused men to reatho into cylinders cylin-ders and lay the rails that annihilate distance; it roused him to the possibilities of air flight to eliminate time. Oppression fin obstaclo to expression; by comparison' with tyranny, freedom reaches Its proper perspective and appeal, tho Bhackles of monarchy aro burst asunder and liberty is born. Learn to regard obstacles as assets and give to each its share of care In consideration of its possibilities for your personal outfit. Salt Lake Telegram. n n n - |