Don’t take the bait! Part One

Posted by Jennifer

I was recently hugged so tightly by a dear, loving friend that physical symptoms seemed to appear. The day after the hug, I could not move my neck freely. On the day after that, I had some difficulty sleeping as I tried to get my head, neck and back comfortable. On the third morning, I woke up in pain and the situation finally got my attention!

My first thought was to call a body-worker friend of mine who gets good results. Before I was even out of bed, however, my thinking cleared and I told myself that was a ridiculous idea. I thought, How could something so loving hurt me?!  I realized that I needed to use my wonderful healing tools, draw closer to God, and find out what there was for me to learn.

I sat down with my coffee and the latest issue of the Christian Science Sentinel on my iPad. I read the healing entitled “Back pain gone” and followed the Concord Express citation to the chapter “Footsteps of Truth” in Science and Health. I read several pages. I felt like I had been “seeing through a glass darkly” and that my vision was clearing.

I read a second healing entitled “No more arm and shoulder pain” and followed the citation to the chapter “Teaching Christian Science”. A few more pages provided me with insight and wisdom. My neck and back continued to feel better and by great good fortune, I had a visit with a Christian Science friend who stopped by for tea.

As we discussed the concept, “don’t take the bait” in politics, I realized that it applied equally to my thinking. I had been tempted to take the bait and view my body as material, ignoring the precious metaphysical truths I have learned. Instead, I was able to resist the temptation and make a concerted effort to see the truth about reality. Now, several hours later, the healing is nearly complete and I am most thankful.

I proceeded to reflect about how to expand this concept. When I hear people discussing their illnesses, when I hear television commercials touting various pharmaceuticals, and when I hear opinions of doctors based on their matter-based thinking and training, I vow to “not take the bait” but hold fast to the truth!

Respectfully submitted, Jennifer