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That's entertainment!
(An allegory)
What a terrible party!
I had invited into my home (my consciousness)
the most loathsome guests—
discouragement, despair, criticism, fear, doubt, darkness. ...
They stayed and stayed.
They wouldn't leave!
They wouldn't shut up!
They ate and ate and ate up
all my inspiration, confidence, joy.
Finally I threw them out, one by one.
What a mess! I sighed, as I looked at the state of my home
(my consciousness).
But I knew I had to clean it up,
so I began, with broom in hand.
Suddenly, a little gratitude came and did the dishes.
Thank you, I murmured.
You're welcome, said expectation, polishing the floor.
Don't mention it, said humor, sliding down the banister
(while dusting).
We like helping out, said humility and patience.
And pretty soon another party, a real celebration
was taking place in my home (my consciousness).
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February 16, 1987 issue
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Facing the pressures
Julio C. Rivas T.
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That's entertainment!
Madora McKenzie Kibbe
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Alone? or alone with God?
J. Thomas Black
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The freedom of spiritual maturity
Barbara J. Presler
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Healing and the search for Truth
Kathryn A. Knox
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"The time approaches when..."
Allison W. Phinney, Jr.
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Drugs: what is their influence?
Carolyn B. Swan
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About contributing testimonies
The Editors
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During my youth I had close relationships with my grandmother,...
Mary Jane Mills with contributions from Malcolm M. Mills
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As I look back over many experiences, I see God's sure direction
Judith Schrader with contributions from Kathleen O. Douglas
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I say that I am grateful for Christian Science, but it is impossible...
Clarence H. Kuhlman
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Some time ago I had a healing that has been extremely important...
Ida Homberger with contributions from Ruth Homberger
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Christian Science first touched my life at a time of great need
E. Merritt Weidner