Article January 1, 1949 Issue

GRACIOUSNESS

ETHEL ROXANA HULETT

There is a need today for graciousness, expressed in the varied interests and activities of mankind. Too often, in the haste and the endeavor to accomplish many things, impulses which would lead to expressions of graciousness and consideration for others are pushed aside. Yet nothing but the qualities inherent in divine Mind can give us a taste of heaven on earth. Graciousness is one of these qualities.

True graciousness comes from within. It is native to man as the idea of Spirit; hence it never varies. Graciousness is never a mere gesture or a superficial expression of good will to be made at one time and not at another. Since it is inherent in Soul, and man is the reflection of Soul, the expression of graciousness is spontaneous and cannot be arrested or interfered with. It is never dependent on one's mood, but is independent of person, place, or thing.

Mary Baker Eddy writes in "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" (p. 247): "Comeliness and grace are independent of matter. Being possesses its qualities before they are perceived humanly." Having its origin in Mind or Spirit, graciousness is eternally reflected by man, Mind's idea. This fact ensures its constant availability and ever–presence.

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