Editorial June 1, 1974 Issue

What Really Matters?

Geoffrey J. Barratt

As we increasingly concede the universality of Spirit, we develop judgment that reflects a concern with more and more substantial issues. This spiritualization is illustrated in broadening and maturing human character. While this implies more and more precision and efficiency in the minutiae of our affairs, it also means we fuss less with things of little consequence, for we gain a clear sense of what really matters. Science and Health, the Christian Science textbook by Mrs. Eddy, tells us: "If divine Love is becoming nearer, dearer, and more real to us, matter is then submitting to Spirit. The objects we pursue and the spirit we manifest reveal our standpoint, and show what we are winning."^{Science and Health, p. 239;}

It's worthwhile to examine now and then "the objects we pursue and the spirit we manifest." In earlier phases of our spiritual growth we may let ourselves be overoccupied with items of little significance. This may maneuver us into almost manufacturing a problem where there's no substantial claim of trouble. Mortal mind, the supposititious arguer for the finiteness of all things, would have us expend energy and inspiration on trivia—time and inspiration that might well be applied to healing widespread human difficulties.

What really matters at any time is the orientation of our thought. What are we believing in as cause and as the truth? The candid answer to this question may bring out whether we are really accepting the omnipresence of Truth, or God. If we feel that discords are true, this indicates that our sense of truth is actually material —in effect, we're denying that God is ever-present Truth. As we accept God, Spirit, as Truth, we focus on that which is spiritually truthful. And truly spiritual.

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