How I found Christian Science September 6, 2021 Issue

My path, once dark, is filled with light

R. Elliott Reinert

Two years after college, my life felt empty and meaningless. I searched for spiritual understanding by attending many different church denominations, but none felt satisfying. Then I turned to hallucinogenic drugs for inspiration and soon became dependent on them.

Because of the drugs and my general state of thought, I couldn’t function in any workplace. It seemed I’d reached a dead end. I felt trapped.

Looking back, I’d say my search for Spirit was floundering because of my material viewpoint. I had no idea of the infinitude of what I was seeking. However, my ignorance did not discredit my desire or diminish my sincerity. Though life seemed dark, and I didn’t know much about what I wanted, I had a deep longing to understand God, and that desire was a prayer moving me toward Truth.

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