Article December 29, 2008 Issue

DON'T FEED THE BIRDS!

BY LOUISE THORNTON

One day as I sat to eat my lunch along the scenic San Francisco waterfront, I had a new take on the sign, "Don't Feed the Birds!"

I love the beauty and freedom birds represent; yet I know from experience that if I feed just one bird, I'll soon be surrounded by a flock. On that particular day, I'd just started to take out my sandwich when a seagull swooped in and landed right next to me. Had I stretched out my hand, I could have touched him. Within seconds another landed at my feet, followed by four pigeons. My sandwich wasn't even unwrapped yet!

This whole scenario caused me to think about a vital component of prayer that I've come to understand through my study of Christian Science. As I've taken steps toward giving all of my attention to God and His goodness, to feel and respond only to His love all around me, I've experienced both peace and healing.

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