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Three years ago, I had to find a new place to live and considered purchasing a house. Although I had lived in rental property for years, buying a home seemed like a reasonable step to take and one I had desired for some time.

I have a little shadow that goes in and out with me, And what can be the use of him is more than I can see. He is very, very like me from the heels up to the head;   And I see him jump before me, when I jump into my bed.

In my study of Christian Science, I decided last year that I wanted to become a better healer—to heal instantly, effectively, and reliably. I had been thirsting to learn more about healing and experience it more in my own life.

Every year, for the seven or so years I lived in rural San Diego County in California, a small “miracle” occurred in my yard.   Sometime toward the end of March, a tiny green sprig about half the size of the nail on my baby finger would appear on an old, dead-looking stump with shredded bark.

A few years ago, I was part of a study-abroad program where I had the opportunity to spend ten weeks in New Zealand. During our orientation class, it was made clear to the group that the program would be physically demanding, with lots of opportunities to hike, kayak, and canoe.

It is wonderful to know that God is here and with us every moment. Last year, I was walking downtown doing a few errands.

For the past couple of years, I have belonged to a fitness center. One day I was working out, and there was a group of women having a conditioning class not far from me.

One morning, I had a tight schedule. I woke up early to get in my cycling workout before a meeting at work.

I was intrigued when I first read this statement by Mary Baker Eddy in a letter to one of her students: “There is no personality, and this is more important to know than that there is no disease” ( Yvonne Caché von Fettweis and Robert Townsend Warneck,  Mary Baker Eddy: Christian Healer, Amplified Edition, p. 229).

“You make it look so easy!” is a typical exclamation directed at a polished performer, by someone striving to acquire a similar skill. In the realm of music, athletics, academics, business, family relations, etc.