Category Archives: Mary Baker Eddy

All I want for Christmas is my peace of mind

Holidays usually invoke happy thoughts. But for some it is a dreaded time bringing sadness more than joy. Thoughts of not being appreciated or loved, missing a loved one through loss, loneliness (even in a crowd), disappointment and stress can … Continue reading

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Back to School Day: Bullying, Body Image and Mental Health

First published on NewsLocal publications. For some parents back-to-school day is a nightmare. Particularly if their children don’t want to go. Bullying, including cyber-bullying, fear of not being accepted, body image issues – and the list goes on – are … Continue reading

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Fear of frizz factor, pollen count, bushfires counteracted with good thoughts

Published in News Local publications I giggled when I found a weather forecast website that included something called the “frizz factor”. If you’re bald or gifted with hair that does what you want it to do, then you probably don’t … Continue reading

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Alzheimer’s and dementia awareness knocks at “the door of thought”

Published in News Local publications Medical mysteries that require massive amounts of money for research are dampening people’s patience, faith, and hope. World Alzheimer’s Day and Dementia Awareness Week knock at the door of thought regarding such mysteries.

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Paralympians raise the bar and live the ‘Spirit in Motion’

Published on News Local. The International Paralympic Committee’s motto: “’Spirit in Motion’ reflects the achievements of elite athletes who push themselves to their limits and exceed expectations in their sport every day.”. No matter how disabled athletes are classified, there … Continue reading

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What’s really going on when music makes healthy?

“The oldest example of the contextual use of music for healing may be the depiction of harp-playing priests and musicians in frescos from 4000 BCE. During this era, a Codex haburami (hallelujah to the healer), was performed as sonorous reimbursement … Continue reading

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The writing on the wall: Life or end-of-life?

It is often devastating for us, and our loved ones, to hear that there is no hope for a health condition.  For some it’s a death sentence.  However we cannot overlook the accounts of people who feel there must be … Continue reading

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Dietary supplement industry; selling us a picture of health?

Guest post by Daryl Francis.  Thanks, Daryl! Has anyone else noticed a bit of an uprising going on in the way medications and health supplements, vitamins and minerals are treated in the media lately? Doubt, even cynicism about the claims of … Continue reading

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A secular doctrine of predestination?

“The time for thinkers has come.” ~ Mary Baker Eddy.  My guest post by Leroy Gatlin , spokesperson for Christian Science in Oklahoma, USA.  Thanks, Leroy! While watching the evening news over the past few weeks, I’ve noticed several reports … Continue reading

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Evil – the absence of Good – and hope for change

An article in The Sydney Morning Herald reminded me of a horrible incident. At my high school there was a senior boy who bit a frog in half, witnessed by other kids. I was horrified to hear of it – … Continue reading

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