I had just completed Primary class instruction in Christian Science, a two-week course that helped me develop a deeper understanding of the Bible and the writings of Mary Baker Eddy and learn how to heal through prayer. Seeing more clearly that God is Truth and the source of true thought really challenged me to think differently. As God’s child, I am created whole and perfect. So, were there lies about myself that I was accepting?
When traveling, I would frequently suffer from motion sickness. As a child, I had discovered that wearing headphones and playing video games greatly reduced the symptoms. As the years went by, this had become my go-to remedy, though sometimes I would still feel nauseous, especially if I tried to read in a moving vehicle. So, on my return flight from class, I immediately put on my headphones and fixed my gaze on a screen as soon as I boarded the plane. But then it occurred to me that God is the only Mind, and that Mind could never cause thoughts of suffering. This encouraged me to question the validity of the material law that says motion can cause sickness.
What came to thought was that God is Principle. Divine Principle is actually the only law or power governing creation, and I reasoned that because God is infinitely good, none of Principle’s laws could produce any form of suffering. Rather, every law of good produces only harmony. I was so filled with a calm trust and a deep knowing of God’s allness that I no longer felt a need to wear the headphones. Instead, I read from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy, witnessed a brilliant sunset, and had a friendly conversation with my seatmate.
