Today, I had occasion to speak to a repairman for quite some time. He was afraid about many things, and told me of a few. At one point, he lamented his cell phone, telling me how it “mysteriously” called numbers and such; saying they were too complicated to learn. I tried to be encouraging, telling him that if he wanted to know more about his cellular devices, he would. If he really didn’t want to, he wouldn’t. This caused him to be quiet for a few beats. I told him a story, which I’ve told many times before. It’s from the movie, Parenthood, with Steve Martin and Mary Steenburgen. At the end, things are taking many unexpected turns in their lives when the tiny, wise grandmother says: “Life is like a rollercoaster. Either you find it scary and stressful, or you see it as an exciting and joyous adventure. The repairman started smiling, grinning actually. He had never considered life from this perspective. Hallelujah! Now is the time for us to speak truth every time we have a chance. You might help someone. You could save your sanity …
“Millions of unprejudiced minds — simple seekers for Truth, weary wanderers, athirst in the desert — are waiting and watching for rest and drink. Give them a cup of cold water in Christ’s name, and never fear the consequences.”
Mary Baker Eddy - Science & Health Page 507:14-18
“Is it not evident that what the body’s eyes perceive fills you with fear? Perhaps you think you find a hope of satisfaction there. Perhaps you fancy to attain some peace and satisfaction in the world as you perceive it. Yet it must be evident the outcome does not change. Despite your hopes and fancies, always does despair result. And there is no exception, nor will there ever be. The only value that the past can hold is that you learn it gave you no rewards which you would want to keep. For only thus will you be willing to relinquish it, and have it gone forever.”
A Course in Miracles T-25.II.1:1-8
“Millions of unprejudiced minds — simple seekers for Truth, weary wanderers, athirst in the desert — are waiting and watching for rest and drink. Give them a cup of cold water in Christ’s name, and never fear the consequences.”
Mary Baker Eddy - Science & Health Page 507:14-18
“Is it not evident that what the body’s eyes perceive fills you with fear? Perhaps you think you find a hope of satisfaction there. Perhaps you fancy to attain some peace and satisfaction in the world as you perceive it. Yet it must be evident the outcome does not change. Despite your hopes and fancies, always does despair result. And there is no exception, nor will there ever be. The only value that the past can hold is that you learn it gave you no rewards which you would want to keep. For only thus will you be willing to relinquish it, and have it gone forever.”
A Course in Miracles T-25.II.1:1-8
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