In January last year, I was visiting Buenos Aires and enjoying a beautiful walk. As I crossed a street, I heard a horn and loud noises and suddenly saw a city bus bearing down on me fast. I knew I couldn’t get out of the way in time, but I felt no fear. I had been praying about the trip to Argentina, knowing that there is only one Mind, God, who is always protecting and caring for His children. This had given me an abiding peace that stayed with me even in this emergency. 

In the next moment, I bounced off the bus and then off the pavement. I felt no pain and was quickly able to get up, move to a sidewalk bench, and sit down. 

Through my study of Christian Science, I had learned that because God is ever-present, all-powerful good, evil has no real presence or power. God created each one of us in His own image, so we can’t be injured any more than God can. I felt a freedom about shaking off this mishap. I prayerfully insisted, first mentally and then out loud, that I was fine.