Article September 13, 1913 Issue

Apathy

SARAH MC BRIDE

Webster defines apathy as a calmness, an indifference, a want of energy or activity. The awakening of the intelligence, and the realization of the one Mind, God, with perfect submission to that Mind, overcomes the mental condition of apathy. In the atmosphere of Spirit there is no deadness or lack of activity; for, as the psalmist says, "he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep."

Before the light of Christian Science dawned upon us, when we were governed by the belief in material laws, we were wont to think that while we were doing nothing we were not committing any sin; but according to the teaching of the Master, we must be ever active in good works. The most humble person may be active in the service of God by holding good thoughts, thoughts of love to God for His tender care and compassion toward man, and thoughts of love and good will toward our brother man. We are sometimes burdened with the cares and trials of material existence, but we can lessen our own and our brother's burden by reflecting a beam of light from the lamp of Truth upon the seeming shadow.

Many a weary wanderer needs only a word of kindness, of helpful encouragement, to turn his thought "into new and healthy channels" (Science and Health, p. 276). There is no limit to the power of thought when governed by the divine Mind, for good actions are the natural product of good thoughts. It has been said by some one that more people starve for the want of love than for the want of food.

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