THE exigencies of human experience are so numerous and so varied in character that there is scarcely a time when mortal man does not feel that he is confronted by some serious problem which requires a speedy solution. At times the demands are so many and so urgent that one is tempted either to yield to discouragement or to take refuge in careless indifference. But sooner or later he learns that he cannot escape the responsibilities which have been thrust upon him. It does not help matters to lament the hardness of one's lot, neither is anything gained by thinking that another's task could be more easily accomplished or would contribute more largely to individual or general welfare.
Whatever it is that demands attention, it is but one of the incidents of human experience which must be dealt with intelligently, and the sooner a person awakens to this fact and is willing to do whatever is necessary to meet the situation, the better it will be for himself and all concerned. Faithful, conscientious activity along the lines which are believed to be right and just to all, even though the course which is pursued is not the best possible under the circumstances, is far better than the inactivity which simply leaves matters to work out as best they may. 'It is through faithful endeavor, honestly directed, that one gains the practical knowledge as to what it is that really brings a solution of our difficulties.
The experiences of one person seem, oftentimes, to conflict with those of another, and in endeavoring to solve his own problem he may be doing that which the other considers is detrimental to his interests; hence the discontent, and perhaps strife, which arises to hinder the work of both. This is because the persons concerned do not rightly estimate the importance of each other's work and are not able to deal with their own individual affairs in that broadminded way which works out good to others as well as to themselves. If an individual problem is really solved, it works out good and nothing but good. Truly has it been said that "right wrongs nobody." Individual experiences, when rightly directed, contribute to the universal good, and unless this is the case it cannot correctly be said that the issue has been settled.
