February 14, 2012 - Mind

Principia students studying daily
 CS Lesson in Mongolia
photo by Aaron Springston

ACIM workbook lesson #45:
“God is the Mind with which I think.”

[Marsha's thoughts]
The idea that Mind is God has been one of my favorite topics to explore in Christian Science. Actually, this week's study topic for Christian Scientists all over the world is Mind. This topic is explored through citations from the Bible and correlative readings from Science & Health with Key to the Scriptures, by Mary Baker Eddy. The knowledge that there are countless people studying the same topic and readings is a unifying practice in the Science of The Christ. Also, a consistent unity is shown through the study of A Course in Miracles workbook lessons, bringing us together in thought. We are learning to listen for divine Mind's guidance, to listen for the still, small voice of God, to know and to express that knowledge through our actions and words. The demonstration of this truth which is gained through listening can be observed in many ways. One of my favorites is to simply be still when I've misplaced something. Rather than rushing about looking for it, I will sit down and clear my mind of everything. On the occasions this clearing happens, I'm soon smiling as I walk directly to the 'lost" item. This is what these practices are about: getting out of our own way to "hear" spiritually, metaphysically, with Mind as our intelligence and only guidance.

Mary Baker Eddy quote:
“Every concept which seems to begin with the brain begins falsely. Divine Mind is the only cause or Principle of existence. Cause does not exist in matter, in mortal mind, or in physical forms.” Science & Health Page 262:28-32