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A JSH-Online reader comments on Carol Kingstrom Rounds’s “Practice, Practice, Practice” Journal blog: Dear Carol, I appreciate the candor in your article “ Not selfish or depressing . ” It is so helpful to read how your search changed from a “sad, gloomy” struggle to being “sweet, calm, and buoyant with hope, not selfish nor depressing” (Mary Baker Eddy, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures , p.

Who hasn’t been in a position to forgive? It may be in a circumstance as everyday as when someone has cut us off in traffic and we’re tempted to react angrily, or when we’ve been nursing a grudge as a result of a perceived personal betrayal, or have felt victimized by an act of violence. Whatever the situation, our willingness to forgive can be a springboard to spiritual growth and healing, and to more spiritual views of life.

Throughout all ages, a home has been one of the most important human needs. Its function has always been to provide protection and a sense of comfort.

One day, my mother and I visited a local water park, which was home to a great many Canada geese. The weather, which had been fine, gradually became overcast and it was obvious a squall was on the way.

They must have thought their “church” was dead. Its founder was gone, its members were scattering.

It was the week between Palm Sunday and Easter. I was a supervisor on a project, and was locked in what seemed like an insoluble wrangle with the employees in my unit.

I have a comforting picture on my desk of a bird braving a storm with one little baby bird under each outstretched wing. To me, the picture symbolizes the presence of God, divine Love, sheltering us and keeping us safe from matter-based thinking that would lead us away from Him.

A confrontation is diffused.

Taking distance out of the picture.

According to the Gospels, Jesus taught that the understanding of God and His creation has a joyous, uplifting impact on people’s health. He healed many people and taught his disciples to do the same.