Peace College - Lotus Yearbook (Raleigh, NC)

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fXkz T vc t % ri J ri RELAXATION . . In working hard at our studies and at anything we do there must be come kind of welcome relief. We begin to long for a peace of mind which is the greatest peace possible. Everyone has his own way to break away from mounting anxieties. The same holds true for the Peace College Student. She is no different from any other college student. She too is swamped with the endless worries of term pa- pers, tests, and grades. To add to these anxieties she finds that unwelcomed conflicts with her friends arise every now and then. The Peace Student realizes that her needs are those of relaxation — anything that gives her pleasure and relief. Relaxation for a Peace Student ranges from reading a book she has always wanted to read, to a big fraternity beach or ski week- end. She too can lose her troubles and tensions in the Rec Room among the conversations and soap operas, coke machines and quick cigarettes. For other girls the daily trip to the mail boxes can put a moment of relaxation in their lives. She might find retreat in her room surrounded by records, food and a couple of friends. At these times of relaxation topics of tests, grades, and other study matters are barred from conversation. There are times when relaxation calls for solitude. Those quiet moments when contemplation finds its way into the frantic days — these are the treasured mo- ments when she does her mind blowing and soul searching. Every- one can and does find her own way of relaxation at Peace. She has to — in order to survive. ' «lfei 10 Tl 2ZB ■•.• »-.• .• . •■:,.- %.« ' ■«« ■,. .»»« ' « .«»:= ' «jf ' , r».-i? . -T ' , »» ' a sa