Tuesday, January 14, 2020

The Language of Spirit

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We’re learning the language of Spirit through our study of divine metaphysics For instance, the word spirit, as I used it in the last sentence, has an entirely different meaning from its use on the Ghost Tours at the Crescent Hotel. The capitalization of the word Spirit not only indicates a synonym for what we think of as God, but incorporates all the other nuances which are a part of its spiritual interpretation. For instance: Spirit is tangible; Spirit is substance. It "blesses the multiplication of its own pure ideas". (MBE) As with the learning of anything, this new language requires practice for it to become second-nature to us; allowing the incorporation of these ideas into our lives without specific thought of doing so. As we bring this Truth to our illusionary beliefs, we begin to understand that healing is universal, and that heaven is within. Have a joyous day everyone!

“God is Spirit; therefore the language of Spirit must be, and is, spiritual.”Mary Baker Eddy - ​Science & Health Page 117:6-7

Monday, January 13, 2020

Do You Hear What I Hear?

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What one of us may think is beautiful may not be so to all. It's my understanding that some people hear music in an inharmonious way. How can this be? It seems so odd, as I sit here listening to Yo-Yo Ma exquisitely playing his cello. There's a book by Oliver Sacks, Musicophilia, which documents many instances of people's ability to hear and/or play music changing after traumatic physical events. I thought it was pretty cool when someone woke up from a coma and wanted to do nothing but play the piano, even though they had never played before. On the other end of the spectrum, it was horrid for the man who heard dissonance when playing the violin he had dearly loved before a car accident. This has caused me to wonder about what I think I see and hear, and the possibility that others don't see or hear the same thing. I've written before about everyone seeing a rainbow differently, depending on where they are in respect to it. I know that someone may tell me something and I can take it totally opposite of how it was meant. But to hear music differently? We are, indeed, an interesting species! 



"Material beliefs and spiritual understanding never mingle. The latter destroys the former. Discord is the nothingness named error. Harmony is the somethingness named Truth." Mary Baker Eddy - Science & Health Page 176

Sunday, January 12, 2020

Obedience to Authority?

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Obedience to Authority, a book written by a man named Stanley Milgram, contains ideas worth examination. This man performed a number of experiments during the 1970s. He was prompted by the horrors perpetrated during Hitler’s reign, wanting to know why people would hurt or kill others for no reason other than being told to do so. He made subjects believe they were administering shocks to someone when questions were answered incorrectly. Sometimes they even believed that someone had passed out from the pain, yet they continued to hit the shock button when the subject didn’t answer right away. They didn’t know it was a set up; they thought they were hurting someone else badly, but continued to do so. These obedience experiments are cited in university classes and are referred to time and again when atrocities occur around the world. I think now is an excellent time to think about the reasons for this blind obedience. Perhaps it’s time to revisit Thoreau’s Civil Disobedience?



"Let us rid ourselves of the belief that man is separated from God, and obey only the divine Principle, Life and Love. Here is the great point of departure for all true spiritual growth." Mary Baker Eddy - Science & Health Page 91:5

Saturday, January 11, 2020

One Grand Brotherhood

After watching a movie called Crazy Rich Asians, I've been thinking about some of the human behavior exhibited in this chick-flick-date-night film. The main thing I've been wondering about is why in the world the super rich would think they're a higher form of humanity than everyone else. Exclusion is a sad concept, no matter how minor it may be. This is not to say I think everyone should be included in everything. Of course, that cannot be. For instance, my book club has 12-15 people who have been meeting once a month since 2005. We had to close our ranks because it's difficult to have a good discussion with too many present, and it's hard to meet in each other's homes if there are more than this. We don't think we're better than anyone else, but a line must be drawn for many reasons. Perhaps this is how the uber-rich feel, too. I don't know. But I'm certainly going to hold those in the higher echelons of our government in a purer light than they hold me! Sending warm thoughts to everyone on this cold winter's night.



“The rich in spirit help the poor in one grand brotherhood, all having the same Principle, or Father; and blessed is that man who seeth his brother's need and supplieth it, seeking his own in another's good." Mary Baker Eddy - Science & Health Page 518:15-19

Friday, January 10, 2020

The Work of Time

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t’s very easy for me to say that I am going to see the innocence in my fellow beings, that I shall not condemn actions or words which bombard me, that I will recognize my essential part in this universe. But then, I find myself in a situation where I’m insistent on being right about something, and all my good intentions are laid aside in the pursuit of this goal. I’ve written numerous times in the past about the continuing saga of my neighbor and his vendetta against the turkey vultures which live in our woods. The issue has been raised once again, in a way I deem to be even more bizarre than ever before. It would be easy to dismiss his words as nonsensical ravings, but I truly want to look at the feelings behind them. My quest for listening to others with the intent of understanding rather than responding will not allow me to dismiss him so easily. Following the guidance of divine Mind, I will endeavor this day to listen, not just to others, but to the still, small voice inside, allowing my heart to lead my actions.

“Society is a foolish juror, listening only to one side of the case. Justice often comes too late to secure a verdict. People with mental work before them have no time for gossip about false law or testimony. To reconstruct timid justice and place the fact above the falsehood, is the work of time.” Mary Baker Eddy - Science & Health Page 238:25-30

Thursday, January 9, 2020

Serendipity?

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Watching life pass you by, or watching life unfold? These, to me, have entirely different meanings! The former implies that you are hiding in your house, looking out the window at people living, gardens growing, life happening without you. The latter, watching life unfold, means more than that, in my opinion. There are so many things in this life which you cannot plan, because you don't know what's going to happen. You can be ready and willing to act when the time comes, but really can't know what to do until that happens. We've had a situation similar to this regarding our vehicle. My son had a feeling he should get a new battery, but had been putting it off. When I would drive the car, there would occasionally be a "cutting out" when driving at slow speeds. Also, there had been a "shudder" sometimes when it would shift from lowest gear to the next up. I decided to take it to K-Way mechanics to get their opinion. They took it out for a test drive, brought it back in and it wouldn't start again. The battery had given up the ghost -- right then and there in the shop!! They did indeed notice a shudder and contacted someone who told them that this model of Ford had four recalls on it and the transmission needed to be replaced right away, which is being done right now. This is the type of unfoldment I love to watch. Everything happening exactly when it should, with no angst or worry on my part. I am most grateful for the life lessons which have brought me to this way of thought.



Once you accept His plan as the one function that you would fulfill, there will be nothing else the Holy Spirit will not arrange for you without your effort. He will go before you making straight your path, and leaving in your way no stones to trip on, and no obstacles to bar your way.  Nothing you need will be denied you. Not one seeming difficulty but will melt away before you reach it. You need take thought for nothing, careless of everything except the only purpose that you would fulfill. As that was given you, so will its fulfillment be. God's guarantee will hold against all obstacles, for it rests on certainty and not contingency. It rests on you. And what can be more certain than a Son of God?" A Course in Miracles T-20.IV.8.

Wednesday, January 8, 2020

Wildpeace

Wildpeace by Yehuda Amichai
Not the peace of a cease-fire
not even the vision of the wolf and the lamb,
but rather
as in the heart when the excitement is over
and you can talk only about a great weariness.
I know that I know how to kill, that makes me an adult.
And my son plays with a toy gun that knows
how to open and close its eyes and say Mama.
A peace
without the big noise of beating swords into ploughshares,
without words, without
the thud of the heavy rubber stamp: let it be
light, floating, like lazy white foam.
A little rest for the wounds - who speaks of healing?
(And the howl of the orphans is passed from one generation
to the next, as in a relay race:
the baton never falls.)

Let it come
like wildflowers,
suddenly, because the field
must have it: wildpeace.

Tuesday, January 7, 2020

Holding Peace

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It's easy to fall into fear and anger in these turbulent times. I probably do it 10 or 20 times a day! When we hear things we know to be untrue, it can be easy to defend our beliefs with arguments. These days there are many things meant to "trigger" us into mindless anger. There's even a book by this name, telling how to upset people on purpose with wild mis-statements and points of truth which can be upsetting. So I am adamant in this peace I live, with a determination never felt before in my lifetime, a determination to live love, truth, goodness. Some people can stay pretty calm by meditations and affirmations which run through their heads. Some try to hide away from unsavory topics and hold peace in that way. My hope is to hold onto it in the face of any and all challenges, reaching deep and wide and high to feel the Love from which we are all created. Sometimes I feel like Bill Murray in "What About Bob?", as he repeats: I feel good, I feel fine, I feel wonderful! But you know what? Do anything it takes to hold onto the loving forgiveness which never blames in the first place. Namaste 



"You believe in what you value. If you are afraid, you are valuing wrongly. Your understanding will then inevitably value wrongly, and by endowing all thoughts with equal power will inevitably destroy peace. That is why the Bible speaks of “the peace of God which passeth understanding.” This peace is totally incapable of being shaken by errors of any kind. It denies the ability of anything not of God to affect you. This is the proper use of denial. It is not used to hide anything, but to correct error. It brings all error into the light, and since error and darkness are the same, it corrects error automatically." A Course in Miracles text

Monday, January 6, 2020

Love Rules the Universe
















The interconnectivity of everything is showing itself everywhere, don’t you think? I take it as a sign of hope in this age of madness, watching consistently higher thought and its many manifestations, knowing the numbers of those speaking out for truth are, even now, increasing. This effect is a product of all the joyous energy we can individually muster! Our passionate expressions are conduits for this Love, shouting it out with our every action, every day, never being less than that. I’ve always been fascinated by the power of collective thought, and am watching in excitement as goodness and beauty manifest in sudden bursts. The more we love passionately, in truth, the more it spreads. I think that’s how Love conquers all, don’t you?
"The government of divine Love is supreme. Love rules the universe, and its edict hath gone forth: 'Thou shalt have no other gods before me,' and 'Love thy neighbor as thyself.' Let us have the molecule of faith, that removes mountains, -- faith armed with the understanding of Love, as in divine Science, where right reigneth. The revered President and Congress of our favored land are in God's hands." Mary Baker Eddy - Miscellany Page 278

Sunday, January 5, 2020

The Giver

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On the John Muir Trail
Imagine a world with no pain, no war, no lack. This is the world presented in a thought-provoking movie called, "The Giver". The scenario seems Utopian on the surface, but no one sees colors, or feels love, or knows joy. This world of sameness is calculated to eliminate envy and greed, as these are feelings which lead to conflicts and war.  Jeff Bridges plays the giver of memories, and no one else knows the memories of past horrors or wonders. What do you think? Would it be worth it to have a perfectly comfortable and predictable world with no highs nor lows? Is this what we're trying to create for ourselves in giving drugs to anyone who steps outside of the so-called norm in society? What are we creating in our efforts to make everyone socially acceptable? I feel like I'm asking you questions in an Oprah book club or something similar! This movie asks us: Is all the pain worth the glimpses of love we may experience? I know many of us are willing to give up our belief in a hellish world of pain and reach within for heaven and harmony. I can see that many of us are finding bliss no matter what the outer circumstance, but a lot of people are frightened and resistant. We can't change anyone else, but we can change our own thought. If we really are One, this makes a difference!

“Life is reflected in existence, Truth in truthfulness, God in goodness, which impart their own peace and permanence. Love, redolent with unselfishness, bathes all in beauty and light.” Mary Baker Eddy - Science & Health Page 516:9-13

Saturday, January 4, 2020

Fess Up and Go On


When did “sticking to your guns” and a single-minded refusal to consider any other viewpoint, or fact — when did these personality traits become admirable? I grew up believing that life is an experience of growth, learning, examining, choosing what works for the good of all. Many of us seem to be afraid to admit we could be wrong about anything. How many parents will say to their children, “I was wrong. I’m sorry.”? It can be difficult to admit a mistake to a business partner, but it’s foolish to try to cover it up. Interpersonal relationships would naturally improve with an understanding flexibility, don’t you think? Growing through these errors of thought can be aided by learning from others. I often remind myself of The Four Agreements or Ho’oponopono. There are many tools we can use to jolt us into an awareness as to how we are reacting to different situations, but those are two of my favorites. Let’s hope more people can become confident enough in their innate goodness to admit where they are wrong in any given situation. I see a peaceful world coming about with this shift in thought!

"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 [or Mohammed, or Buddha, or any name you want], and never fear the consequences." Mary Baker Eddy - Science & Health Page 570:14

Friday, January 3, 2020

Made a Difference to That One!

The devastating fires in Australia have caused my thoughts to go to Steve Irwin. For those of you who are unfamiliar with him, he was known as the Crocodile Hunter and had a show by that name on Animal Planet. Steve was a major environmentalist and worked to save animals and make the world a better place for all to live. He was killed in 2006 by a stingray, but his family has continued his mission with the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital and other organizations. They are working hard to save as many animals during these fires as possible. Bindi, Steve's daughter, states that their hospital has treated 90,000 animals to date and they are working night and day to save animals during this terrifying time. This is but a drop in the bucket for the almost half of a billion -- yes, billion -- animals which have perished. But I'm reminded of the story of a little boy on the beach throwing starfish back into the ocean, when hundreds are stranded on the sand. A man asks him if he really thinks he can make a difference, as there are so many in need. The little boy picks up a starfish and tosses it into the ocean, happily shouting: Made a difference to that one! And that is, after all, what we must do: make a difference where we can. Love out loud, my Friends!

"Question. -- What is Life?
Answer. -- Life is divine Principle, Mind, Soul, Spirit. Life is without beginning and without end. Eternity, not time, expresses the thought of Life, and time is no part of eternity. One ceases in proportion as the other is recognized. Time is finite; eternity is forever infinite. Life is neither in nor of matter. What is termed matter is unknown to Spirit, which includes in itself all substance and is Life eternal. Matter is a human concept. Life is divine Mind. Life is not limited. Death and finiteness are unknown to Life. If Life ever had a beginning, it would also have an ending." Mary Baker Eddy - Science & Health Page 468:25



Thursday, January 2, 2020

Child of Love and Truth

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If you tell someone they are made from divine Truth and Love, you may get a number of reactions, few of which would be in agreement with your statement. It doesn't bother me to think I am made from Love, or Truth, because I've always thought of these two words as synonymous with Deity. Now imagine someone you don't like or respect; perhaps he/she even seems repugnant to you. While it can be easy to see those we love as lovable, it's not easy to imagine someone who seems mean and cruel as being made by Love and Truth. So here is a point which must be addressed over and over, we needn't like what someone does to love their true incarnation as a child of Love, Spirit. I'm working on my thoughts about this tonight by researching writings about it. I leave you with some of these. Things are shifting quickly now. Don't be surprised if your thoughts are erratic. Be prepared to bring them back to Truth! 

"I have stated that the basic concepts referred to in this course are not matters of degree. Certain fundamental concepts cannot be understood in terms of opposites. It is impossible to conceive of light and darkness or everything and nothing as joint possibilities. They are all true or all false. It is essential that you realize your thinking will be erratic until a firm commitment to one or the other is made. A firm commitment to darkness or nothingness, however, is impossible. No one has ever lived who has not experienced some light and some thing. No one, therefore, is able to deny truth totally, even if he thinks he can." A Course in Miracles T-3.II.1.

"Today we go beyond the grievances, to look upon the miracle instead. We will reverse the way you see by not allowing sight to stop before it sees. We will not wait before the shield of hate, but lay it down and gently lift our eyes in silence to behold the Son of God." A Course in Miracles  W-pI.78.2.

"Question. -- What is the scientific statement of being? 


Answer. -- There is no life, truth, intelligence, nor substance in matter. All is infinite Mind and its infinite manifestation, for God is All-in-all. Spirit is immortal Truth; matter is mortal error. Spirit is the real and eternal; matter is the unreal and temporal. Spirit is God, and man is His image and likeness. Therefore man is not material; he is spiritual." Mary Baker Eddy - Science & Health Page 468:8

Wednesday, January 1, 2020

Trying to be Good

You may recall I’ve mentioned the writing of Robert Klose. He’s a novelist and, also, a feature writer for the Christian Science Monitor. He recently had an essay in that magazine where he told of his house being robbed by a neighborhood teenaged boy. He asked the authorities if he could offer the thief an alternative to court-ordered punishment. He asked the boy to pay back the money and meet with him one day a week for an hour. During that hour, they would work on his homework first, and the other 30 minutes would be spent talking about anything the young man wanted. It was a good experience for them both but, even though the boy learned many valuable things from these encounters, he has occasionally lapsed into illegal behavior and spent time in jail. But when he’s back in the neighborhood, he is respectful and visits his mentor. Last time they met, Mr. Klose thanked the young man for thinking enough of his neighborhood to let it continue in peace. The kid said, “I’m trying to be good.” “Aren’t we all”, said Klose. Yes, aren’t we all trying to be good? Happy New Year!! Be a mentor!

"The incarnation of Truth, that amplification of wonder and glory which angels could only whisper and which God illustrated by light and harmony, is consonant with ever-present Love. So-called mystery and miracle, which subserve the end of natural good, are explained by that Love for whose rest the weary ones sigh when needing something more native to their immortal cravings than the history of perpetual evil." Mary Baker Eddy - Science & Health Page 501:8

Tuesday, December 31, 2019

The Best of Times

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It’s always an exciting time, this year’s end; this new beginning full of hope. Even though I know every moment is a chance to choose again, it seems so different on New Year’s Eve and Day. The possibilities are infinite, as are we. I wish you all the Love in the universe, and the peace to see it, today and always.
“We will not end this year without the gift our Father promised to His holy Son. We are forgiven now. And we are saved from all the wrath we thought belonged to God, and found it was a dream. We are restored to sanity, in which we understand that anger is insane, attack is mad, and vengeance merely foolish fantasy. We have been saved from wrath because we learned we were mistaken. Nothing more than that. And is a father angry at his son because he failed to understand the truth?
“We come in honesty to God and say we did not understand, and ask Him to help us to learn His lessons, through the Voice of His Own Teacher. Would He hurt His Son? Or would He rush to answer him, and say, ‘This is My Son, and all I have is his’? Be certain He will answer thus, for these are His Own words to you. And more than that can no one ever have, for in these words is all there is, and all that there will be throughout all time and in eternity.” A Course in Miracles W.fl.in.5-6

Monday, December 30, 2019

Set Your Table With a Spotless Cloth

Art of Denise Ryan
Flat Earthers, Hoarders, Agoraphobics -- I've been thinking about people who exhibit what could be called aberrant behavior. I have friends who are afraid to lose their past because they wouldn't know who they are; then there are those afraid of the future, hence they're afraid of everything. I think about personas I've tried on -- a survivalist in the early 80's, my mother said the only thing that "saved me from being a hippie" was that I liked to be clean (little did she know it has nothing to do with outer accoutrements!), for a summer I even wanted to be a go-go dancer -- ha! There are many identities we can cling to, and it's certainly difficult to keep from mentioning one or more when asked "who are you?", don't you think? In the new year, my word for the decade is "truth". I've said it doesn't matter to me what horrible things happen as the result of truth telling; I simply want everything to be out in the open. While pondering that, I realize that the proclivities we identify with are part of what we have decided upon as our personal truth. As part of my new more-open thought, I resolve to not fault anyone for thinking in ways I find to be odd or disconcerting. We all have different expressions of the divinity we are, and it is not my place to pass judgment. Although I'm not sure what's up with people who think the earth is flat! Happy New Year's Eve to everyone. Here's to Life!



"Love, too, would set a feast before you, on a table covered with a spotless cloth, set in a quiet garden where no sound but singing and a softly joyous whispering is ever heard. This is a feast that honors your holy relationship, and at which everyone is welcomed as an honored guest. And in a holy instant grace is said by everyone together, as they join in gentleness before the table of communion. And I will join you there, as long ago I promised and promise still. For in your new relationship am I made welcome. And where I am made welcome, there I am." T-19.IV.A.16. A Course in Miracles 

Sunday, December 29, 2019

Hardwired for Goodness

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I read a review of the book, “Blueprint, the Evolutionary Origins of a Good Society”, written by Nicholas Christkis, a professor at Yale. His basic premise is that love, friendship, cooperation, and teaching have been hardwired into human beings, but we tend to deploy these qualities selectively, only toward those who are like ourselves. He says America is an unprecedented social experiment, testing whether we humans can share these behaviors more broadly. This statement of his feels especially true: “The less segregated we are — not just racially, but by ideology, religion, income, and education — the stronger the democracy.” His conclusions I’m sure are many, but one discussed in this review is that we need to overcome the urge to tribalism, if we are to have a diverse democracy. He believes that political tides can push against our innate desire for love, friendship, and cooperation, “but only for a while.” I am thrilled to read of this and other messages of hope! 



"It should be thoroughly understood that all men have one Mind, one God and Father, one Life, Truth, and Love. Mankind will become perfect in proportion as this fact becomes apparent, war will cease and the true brotherhood of man wlll be established." Mary Baker Eddy - Science & Health Page 467:9

Saturday, December 28, 2019

Coexist

When I began to play organ for the Methodists and keyboards for the Catholics a few years back, I had never been exposed to mainline religion. Growing up as a Christian Scientist was more like being a lifelong Course in Miracles student than a Disciple of Christ devotee. We look at God and things like forgiveness, and salvation, and even sacrifice in a totally different way than your typical Christian. So when I first began attending these services, I was a bit taken aback at some of the ways they talked about Jesus, and even how they changed the Lord’s prayer from the St. James Bible version. But I clung to the things we had in common: the desire for peace and love to be expressed in all things we do. At this time of the year, the Methodists are re-dedicating themselves to their faith, and the Catholics are at the height of their rituals. Three years ago, I might have rolled my eyes about either of these services, but now I smile and am glad they are working toward loving everyone, not just people of their own tribe. May we all be so expansive!

"​Of old, the Jews put to death the Galilean Prophet,​ ​the best Christian on earth, for the truth he spoke and​ ​demonstrated, while today, Jew and Christian can unite​ ​in doctrine and denomination on the very basis of Jesus’​ ​words and works. The Jew believes that the Messiah Christ has not yet come; the Christian believes that​ ​Christ is God. Here Christian Science intervenes, explains these doctrinal points, cancels the disagreement,​ ​and settles the question. Christ, as the true spiritual idea,​ ​is the ideal of God now and forever, here and everywhere.​ ​The Jew who believes in the First Commandment is a​ ​monotheist; he has one omnipresent God. Thus the Jew​ ​unites with the Christian’s doctrine that God is come an​d ​is present now and forever. The Christian who believes​ ​in the First Commandment is a monotheist. Thus he​ ​virtually unites with the Jew’s belief in one God, and​ ​recognizes that Jesus Christ is not God, as Jesus himself​ ​declared, but is the Son of God. This declaration of​ ​Jesus, understood, conflicts not at all with another of his​ ​sayings: ​'​I and my Father are one,​'​ — that is, one in​ ​quality, not in quantity. As a drop of water is one with​ ​the ocean, a ray of light one with the sun, even so God​ ​and man, Father and son, are one in being. The Scripture reads: ​'​For in Him we live, and move, and have​ ​our being.'Mary Baker Eddy Science & Health Page 360:27

Friday, December 27, 2019

Did Anyone Say That?

Unknown Origin
At duplicate bridge, two days before Christmas, someone adamantly stated he didn’t care if anyone else said “happy holidays”, but he was going to say “merry Christmas” and nobody was going to tell him not to do it. Never one to keep my mouth closed, I asked him if anyone had ever challenged him when he used this greeting. He admitted no one ever had. I asked if he knew of anyone who had experienced chastisement because of it: he did not. Then he told me he heard on television about plenty of people who “got in trouble” for saying it. Of course, that set me off because I knew exactly where he was hearing about the fictitious war on Christmas. Why must we be angry at others over anything, much less something which isn’t even true? When I think about how we have been set against each other by outlandish claims, I wonder how we came to such a state — but, more importantly, how we can leave it behind. I would like to get rid of any righteous indignation I may be harboring, as I can’t change that other guy, but I can certainly change me. But that doesn't preclude my speaking truth to error!

"Speak the truth to every form of error." Mary Baker Eddy - Science & Health Page 418:28

Thursday, December 26, 2019

Start Anew

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How do allegations of misconduct affect people, whether founded in truth or a malicious lie? We watched the 2019 Christmas special from Garrison Keillor, complete with his Prairie Home Companion entourage. I realized that this man is one of the best storytellers of all time. His delivery, his voice, the way he gives us outlandish details in an impromptu fashion, never boring us with these additions. But in the back of my mind, making itself known now and again, was the thought that he had been accused of sexual harassment. How could such a funny, friendly guy be a jerk? I examined it from many angles, and feel all right enjoying his show, although I won't forget he may be in disguise. I’m reminded of the ancient ritual of surrounding a criminal and telling the person about their good deeds and other fine things about them. Everyone can become as innocent as the day they were born, make amends for the illusions which they perpetrated, and go forward a new person. Happy Christmas and New Year!

"Be not afraid. We only start again an ancient journey long ago begun that but seems new. We have begun again upon a road we travelled on before and lost our way a little while. And now we try again. Our new beginning has the certainty the journey lacked till now. Look up and see His Word among the stars, where He has set your Name along with His. Look up and find your certain destiny the world would hide but God would have you see." A Course in Miracles -C-ep.3.


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