Six
Famous
Americans
Tell:
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My Secret
of Relaxation
AMERICA
OUT-OF-DOORS
From the wisdom of their broad experience, these celebrities confirm the
theme of this special issue: America out-of-doors makes for a healthy America!
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The Secret off
Mountain Hiking
By Supreme Court Jut I ice
William O. Douglas
Hiking and mountain climbing are hobbies for
everyone, young and old. One who starts early in
life can enjoy Class 5 and Class 6 climbs (advanced
categories) for years. The less difficult ones can be
done at a slow pace throughout life. And hiking is
for men and women in their 80s as well as for teen
agers. They are. hobbies that give tone to the body.
They also widen the horizons of the mind, opening
up the wonders of nature that are all around us.
The
Secret of
Walking
By Harry S.
Truman
As part of my daily routine, I
usually take a walk of a mile-and-a-half,
at a pace of 120 steps a
minute, from 6:30 to 7 each morn
ing ... I learned to do this during
my period of service in the National
Guard and in the First World War.
I still walk at that pace, not be
cause I wish to hurry but because,
if you are going to take a walk for
your physical benefit, it is neces
sary that you walk as if you are
going some place.
After you are 50 years old) this
is the best exercise you can take.
Of course, some aging exhibitionists
try to prove that they can play ten
nis or handball or anything else
they did when they were 18. And
every once in while one of them
falls dead of a heart attack. I say '
that's not for me.
The Secret
of the Sea
By Anne Morrow
Lindbergh
The beach is not the place to work, to read, writer
or think.
At first, the tired body takes over completely. As.
on shipboard, one descends into a deck-chair apathy.
And then, some morning in the second week, the
mind wakes, comes to life again. . . It begins to
drift, to play, to turn over in gentle, careless rolls
like those lazy waves on the beach. One never knows
what chance treasures these easy, unconscious roll
ers may toss up on the smooth white sand of the con
scious mind.
But it must not be sought for or heaven forbid!
dug for ... To dig for treasures shows not only
'impatience and greed but lack of faith. Patience,
patience, patience, is what the sea teaches. Patience
and faith. One should lie empty, open, choiceless as
a beach waiting for a gift from the sea.
The Secret ,
of Picnics
By Got. Nelson
Rockefeller
Picnics are a wonderful way to relax on the ter
race, the beach, in the woods, or under a shade tree
on the lawn or meadow. Family and friends of all
ages can enjoy them, whether they are simple and
spontaneous or the result of careful planning. They
are one of my favorite forms of outdoor recreation.
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The Secret
of Fishing
By Herbert Hoover
Fishing is the chance to wash one's soul with pure
air, with the rush of the brook, or with the shimmer
of the sun on the blue water. It brings meekness
.and inspiration from the decency of nature, charity
toward tackle makers, patience toward fish, a mock
ery of profit and egos, a quieting of hate, a rejoicing
that you do not have to decide a darn thing until
next week. And it is discipline in the equality of
men for all men are equal before fish.
.The
Secret of
Contemplation
By Bernard
Baruch
In this age of distraction,
with its hectic pace and com
plex problems, all of us need
to pause now and then to re
view our activities and recover
our bearings. There is no bet
ter way to do this than to take
to the out-of-doors. Whenever
I have felt the pressures build
ing up, I have sought the.peace
and quiet of the South Carolina
countryside where I was born.
There, hunting or fishing or
just sitting on my front porch
watching a sunset, I have been
able to clarify my thinking and
refresh my body and spirit.
Even an hour or two spent on
a park bench provides a chance
for detached contemplation to
regain one's perspective.
Excerpt from the book, "Mr. Citizen" 1960 by Harry S. Trumn; published by Bernard Geii Associates
Excerpt from "Gift from the Sea" 1955 by Anne Morrow Lindbergh: reprinted by permission of Pantheon Books. Inc.
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COVER:
Photographed by Roy Pinney, this family
has already fallen prey to wanderlust. And
your family, too, will want to head for the
out-of-rdoors after reading the pleasure
filled feature.' in this extra-special issue.
WooJdy
May 21, 1361
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