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My 'hickory tree' epiphany
I cherish all the articles on Christian Science that have been written throughout the years, as it seems there is always new inspiration to be discovered that really promotes spiritual growth.
Most recently, I’ve especially loved “The Problem of the Hickory Tree” by Louise Knight Wheatley (The Christian Science Journal, March 1911). I looked it up specifically because I wanted to write an article about a gorgeous mimosa tree we had in our backyard. The tree toppled over with disease, so we cut it up and ground up the roots. Months later, much to our surprise, it started to sprout up through the grass that had covered the area where the tree used to stand. I thought this was a good example of renewal, and I thought perhaps the “hickory tree” article discussed this topic. But the lesson I found in that article was quite different.
In January of this year, I accepted a three-month-long contract position at a company—and from the first day I absolutely couldn’t stand it. My boss didn’t meet with me for several days; the people were not friendly; the environment felt stifling and stale; the commute was long; and uncertain project funding added to the rather dismal atmosphere.
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About the author
Laura Martin lives in Southern California.
