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Ellen White emphasized that the study of mathematics should be grounded in practical application, teaching that . She believed that education should prioritize skills that prepare a person for the everyday duties of life and service to others. Regarding mathematics, she specifically mentioned arithmetic and algebra. She advised that students should not merely "solve imaginary problems," but should instead learn to . While she recognized various branches of study, she cautioned that many are "not essential to usefulness or happiness" (Ed 216.1). For instance, she noted that if a choice must be made, a young woman could "dispense with a knowledge of French and algebra" in favor of learning "indispensable" practical skills like home-making and "efficiently the many duties that pertain to home-making" (TSDF 20). While the provided documents do not use the specific word "physics," Ellen White wrote extensively about the "immutable laws" of nature that govern our world. she explained that "Intellectual power, physical strength, and longevity depend upon immutable laws" (CTBH 28.2). She maintained that there is "no happen-so, no chance" in these matters and that "Nature's God will not interfere to preserve men from the consequences of violating nature's laws" (CD 29.3). This suggests a deep respect for the consistent, divinely ordained laws that scientists study. For practical application, Ellen White urged that mental study always be balanced with physical labor. She warned that a "brilliant mind" is of "little value" if a person "has no knowledge of practical work" or . She encouraged students to approach every subject with the perspective: "I study, I work, for eternity" (SpTEd 191.1). In summary, Ellen White advocated for a balanced education where mathematical and scientific principles are applied to useful, real-world labor rather than remaining purely theoretical. --- 💡 **You might also want to explore:** • What did Ellen White say about the balance between mental and physical labor in education? • How did she describe the "laws of nature" and our responsibility to obey them? • What practical life skills did she consider "indispensable" for every youth to learn?

Ellen White taught that many mental and physical ailments originate in the mind and can be addressed by restoring the mind to health through spiritual peace, physical activity, and a supportive environment. She emphasized that . In her writings, she explained that the noting that when one is affected, the other sympathizes (MH 241). She identified that and that emotions like "grief, anxiety, discontent, remorse, guilt, distrust, all tend to break down the life forces" (CH 344). Because of this deep connection, she believed that much of the sickness afflicting humanity . For those struggling with mental depression and its physical effects, such as digestive issues, she recommended practical lifestyle changes. She suggested that "light physical employment" could be of "great advantage" because it helps . She also warned against the "excessive employment of the brain power" while neglecting physical health, which she stated "creates diseased conditions of the system" (HL 198.2). Furthermore, she highlighted the importance of a healthy environment and spiritual foundation. She noted that a lack of "hope and cheerfulness" in the home can "debilitate physical and mental health" (SA 116.1). She advocated for health institutions where individuals could not only receive treatment but also "learn how to take care of themselves so as to prevent sickness" (1T 553). By guarding the senses, which she called the "avenues to the soul," individuals can better protect their mental and spiritual well-being (HL 54). For practical application, this means that addressing mental health involves a holistic approach: cultivating a cheerful and grateful spirit, engaging in useful physical labor to balance mental strain, and ensuring one's environment supports spiritual and emotional peace. In summary, Ellen White viewed the "mind cure" as a vital part of restoration, teaching that physical health is often dependent on the health of the mind and the soul's relationship with God. --- 💡 **You might also want to explore:** • What did Ellen White say about the connection between physical exercise and mental clarity? • How does she describe the impact of guilt and remorse on physical health? • What specific advice did she give for parents regarding the mental health of their children? --- 📚 **thousands of passages found** containing these search terms — [Explore in Full-Text Search](/advanced-search?q=mental+health+diseases+mental)

Ellen White taught that physical exercise is essential for mental clarity because it equalizes blood circulation and prevents the brain from becoming "morbidly excited" or "beclouded" by constant mental labor (2MCP 509.1, PaM 71). She emphasized that if one will "equalize the taxation of the mental and the physical powers, and the mind of the student will be refreshed" (1MCP 118.2). In her writings, she explained that mental effort without corresponding physical activity creates a physiological imbalance. She noted that "mental effort without corresponding physical exercise calls an undue proportion of blood to the brain, and thus the circulation is unbalanced" (MM 77). When the brain has too much blood and the extremities have too little, the result is that "mental effort is restricted" and the student fails to accomplish the work they might have otherwise achieved (1MCP 118.1). Furthermore, she identified a direct link between physical labor and moral health. She stated that "physical taxation combined with mental effort keeps the mind and morals in a more healthful condition, and far better work is done" (TM 241.2). Without this balance, the mind can become "beclouded" and the "holy emotions of the soul" can be blunted, especially when a lack of exercise is combined with overeating (PaM 71). For those struggling with mental fatigue or a "diseased imagination," she recommended active labor as a remedy. She observed that and can be a "more powerful and effective agent" for recovery than many other treatments (4T 94.2). By engaging in well-directed labor, an individual can prevent their attention from turning inward and avoid the "constant danger of thinking himself worse than he really is" (4T 94.2). For practical application, Ellen White urged that students and mental workers should not be so burdened with studies that they have no time for physical training. She advocated for "stated hours" to be devoted to manual labor or "muscular exertion in the open air" to keep every organ of the "living machinery in running order" (MM 77, HL 204.6). In conclusion, mental clarity is best maintained through a harmonious balance where ensuring that physical strength is developed alongside intellectual capability (1MCP 118.2). --- 💡 **You might also want to explore:** • What did Ellen White say about the benefits of gardening and tilling the soil? • How does the "indulgence of appetite" specifically affect mental focus? • What advice did she give regarding the balance of study and recreation in schools? --- 📚 **84 passages found** containing these search terms — [Explore in Full-Text Search](/advanced-search?q=%22physical+exercise%22+%22mental)