Crossroads seem to be the plot points of our earthly experience. They are those still moments when we can and must—more than anything else—listen. They are the precious transitions when God grants a pause, a brief but powerful lull in the daily fusses to watch and pray for the next step. Of course, sometimes we aren’t fully aware of what is required in these moments, or even that we’re awash in one of them. I certainly was unaware at the close of 2008, when my faithless and blind wanderings led me to New York City. But, of course, I know now that that fact has not hindered the course of omnipotent will, that God’s plan for me has been in action all the while.
More than two years ago, I arrived in New York City as the result of my being at a crossroads—at the bustling junction of nothing else to do and a chronic “grass is always greener” outlook. Several conditions arose simultaneously that made it possible to relocate to the Big Apple, so I went, having no idea what was in store for me, and eager to escape a past that I so stubbornly wore as my identity. Around this time, after a rocky few years, I had already gained an inkling of awareness of God’s ever-present guidance. At a time of personal turmoil, having been raised in Christian Science, I turned—if only halfheartedly—to what I knew, to what made sense to me. For these first faint steps, I am most grateful, because they eventually led to a deeper and more sincere practice of Christian Science.
Perhaps it is ironic that while living in this fast-paced, exciting, distracting city, I was able to slow down, introspect, and delve more deeply into the Science of my being. But sometimes God’s plan stands in direct confrontation with reason from a material perspective. During the last two years, I have learned volumes about myself and about my status as the child of God. While living in New York, I have been able to scientifically demonstrate, with more certainty than ever, the oneness of divine Principle and idea, to demonstrate unshakable happiness and fulfillment. This calm contentment seemed at times hard fought, but continues to be an overrunning source of blessings.
