Article August 23, 1913 Issue

HAPPINESS

VERE BAILLIEU.

True happiness is understood only when false belief has been hushed into its original silence and Truth realized has been demonstrated. It is that peace which abideth in the consciousness of omnipresent good, which sees through the limitations of sense and lays hold on that which is substantial, which is eternal. He who on the threshold of Christianity is finding true happiness, does not condemn those who seek pleasure in a temporary sense. Rather does he rejoice, however, that he is finding that with which he may bless his brother, for happiness is the light of Love reflected unceasingly, glowing in the dark corners of every-day life, and blessing all, because, as our Leader tells us, "it is unselfish; therefore it cannot exist alone, but requires all mankind to share it" (Science and Health, p. 57).

To be happy is always to be faithful over the little things. It is never to be mesmerized by the sense of self, but to listen, always with that quietness of sense which may hear God speak. It is to reflect Love and God's judgment, when to mortal sense no one understands and every one misjudges. Then is there left nothing to fear, nothing to hurt, for with us Love is All-in-all, and we must know that our joy may be full.

Happiness is a psalm of praise finding expression in cheerfulness and kindly deeds. Truth calls the poor human heart, struggling with its false sense of responsibility and care, to the dawn of spiritual understanding and perfect joy, dispelling the visions of the night, and voicing that presence the fulness whereof is Love.

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