TAKE FIVE!
Welcome! For a start here are five articles I have written. The Christian Science Publishing Society gave me permission to make them available to everybody. Thousands of inspiring texts, thousands of minutes of audio are available to subscribers to the website JSH-Online.
Welcome! For a start here are five articles I have written. The Christian Science Publishing Society gave me permission to make them available to everybody. Thousands of inspiring texts, thousands of minutes of audio are available to subscribers to the website JSH-Online.
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There is a difference between loneliness and being alone Sacred Solitude ... Christ Jesus was, one could argue, the most solitary person on the planet in his days—the first Christian in his time—misunderstood, neglected by many, and downplayed for his healing work. Although we know he did have a group of disciples, he was often by himself, but the Bible doesn’t mention that he was lonely. His “oneness with the Father” (Science and Health, p. 18) was the open secret of his being. 2
This article deals with grief.
Life means movement There is a parable that Jesus told that is dear to me, since it took on special meaning while I was struggling after the unexpected death of a close family friend in a drowning accident. Twenty-one is not the age at which one usually leaves this planet, and terrible grief filled our home for weeks. But travelers we all are, and as we grieved, the idea of traveling on gave me hope for spiritual progress and a new outlook. 3
Life is never static, we are never stuck - all is movement and change.
Where does change come from? Now I have at least one answer to the question, "Where does change come from?" And I find the answer best expressed in words from Science and Health: "Infinite Mind creates and governs all, from the mental molecule to infinity. This divine Principle of all expresses Science and art throughout His creation, and the immortality of man and the universe. Creation is ever appearing, and must ever continue to appear from the nature of its inexhaustible source" (p. 507). |
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Here is a toast to everyone with a talent! That is: A toast to everyone! Offer your talent to the world In essence, talking about talents is closely linked to talking about place, which is truly expressive of our individuality more than anything else. Our place is who we are—and if you look at famous individuals whom we admire for their talents, you can easily see how their individuality, the expression of their talents, carved out their place in time and history. So place is a demonstration of individuality that comes to light by our using our talents. Our individual, original being unfolds our place. And as unique as our talents are, so is our place, because we are truly unlike anyone else. 5
For everyone who studies - for BA, MA, Ph.D. students, for researchers and professors, for the inquisitve of heart
Deep think: To study well Science and Health states that "Academics of the right sort are requisite. Observation, invention, study, and original thought are expansive and should promote the growth of mortal mind of itself, out of that is mortal" (p. 195). I've found that the four actions indicated in that passage apply to all creative thinkers, artists, and inventors whose work I know well. For example, Russian composer Igor Stravinsky, by observing sound, listening and learning from his own musical experience, launched a remarkably inventive period that spanned several decades. Expanding upon the Russian experience, he invented new patterns of rhythm and tone organization, which led him to further study and exploration in many directions. Stravinsky's original musical thoughts were aided by his childlike, adventurous spirit. But he also drew on his considerable experience with music-making. His explorations of other sound worlds continued throughout his career. |