An individual may not give much outward indication that he has passed through a major spiritualization of thoughts. But for him everything has changed. He sees life in a new light and is moved by a new urgency, a new sense of purpose. He has experiened a fundamental transformation. He has abandoned, at least in a degree, a sensual or matter-based standpoint for the recognition of Spirit's supremacy.
Many people might shrug off the necessity for any conscious effort to feel close to God. But most of these same people desire, are even frantically pursuing, the peace of mind, joy, satisfaction, and sense of dominion that can come only from understanding man's relationship with God.
Through repentance—that is, a change of thought and conduct—the way is prepared for the spiritual-mindedness that alone awakens us to life in God, good. Mrs. Eddy writes, "Mortals must gravitate Godward, their affections and aims grow spiritual,—they must near the broader interpretations of being, and gain some proper sense of the infinite,—in order that sin and mortality may be put off." Science and Health, p. 265;
