The tendency of mortal mind is to limit its sense of good, seeing it only as a future probability. It says. "Later, things will work out," or, "Some day we shall see a better world," or, ''Tomorrow I may get rid of the problem that is bothering me today." This limited nature of mortal mind is natural to it, for it has nothing within itself to which to look for satisfaction. Thus it must constantly reach out toward some far-off hope and try to content itself with waiting and wishing for material circumstances to arrange themselves more harmoniously.
Christian Science teaches that unlimited good may be brought into present experience as one learns that the true Mind is not mortal but immortal, not finite but infinite, including all the blessings of God. .Man, it teaches, reflects this Mind, and has no need to wait for change, development, or improvement in order to be satisfied here and now.
A clear perception of these facts is very helpful—indeed, urgently needed—during these times, when so many human plans for the future are being made concerning government, postwar peace, the reuniting of families and friends, and the providing of more modern equipment for homes. If we enjoy pondering over how much better the future is going to be than the present, let us correct this error and discern the fullness of God's bounty already at hand. According to spiritual law, the true universe, under divine jurisdiction, is perfect now and cannot in reality be affected in any way by human planning. It is already complete, unchangeable, having infinite resources, and without flaw or blemish. Our Leader, Mary Baker Eddy, says (Miscellaneous Writings, p. 232). "Proportionately as we part with material systems and theories, personal doctrines and dogmas, meekly to ascend the hill of Science, shall we reach the maximum of perfection in all things."
