The origin and destiny of the universe is a complete mystery.  Creation myths like Genesis I and II have helped mortals cope and over time divine Love has graciously provided other means such as destruction/recreation myths (Revelation, Second coming of Christ), Darwinism, atomic and astronomical science.  (Think how quaint all the certainties of today's sciences will appear in a hundred years).

Each person faces his or her own uncertainties and will perhaps grab at genetics, family psychology, even astrology, numerology and  religion to help him/her along.   It seems to us that whatever the means availed, mortals do seem to need them in order to give a feeling of groundedness and continuity to human life.  And as the Reality of Being in Christian Science dawns upon consciousness it will sweep through this atmosphere transfiguring, uplifting and redeeming.  God's universe and man will be recognized as not created but coexistent with God — already eternal, infinite, unique and perfect.  All the systems presently available can be seen as dualistic descriptions of the unitary Reality without beginning or end or any necessity for creation.   "We live in an age of Love's divine adventure to be All-in-all" (The First Church of Christ, Scientist and Miscellany, pg. 158:9-10).

As for "creativity", it's not a word the Bible or Mrs. Eddy used; however the concept is certainly there big-time. While we didn't have time to go into it much, it was clear that the main thrust is that mortals trying to influence help or entertain other mortals may be the "look", but the Fact is always the intercommunication of God with man and His universe.

Some healing ideas are:

• The Bible
  • "The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me..." (Psalms 138:8)
  • "My Father worketh hitherto, and I work..." (John 5:17)
  • "I can of mine own self do nothing..." (John 5:30)
• Science and Health
  • "Mortals are egotists. They believe themselves to be independent workers, personal authors, even privileged originators... Immortal man alone represents the truth of creation." (pg. 263:1-6)
  • "As mortals gain correct views of God and man, multitudinous objects of creation, which before were invisible, will become visible." (pg. 264:13-15)

Healings:

One member realized during the week that he was not being "supportive" of artistic friends by attending their art showings or plays if he was not genuinely interested in the product. In fact, it's malpractice, and a faulty use of space better occupied by connoisseurs.

Another member attended a Christian Science lecture where the speaker talked of a failed academic project which he was able to rectify by letting go his personal sense of hubris, obligation and glory.  As he saw that all ideas are God's ideas, the project went on to success.  Our member felt a great release of worry about a problem he was dealing with, and turned the whole thing over to the operation of divine Principle. Things are starting to move!

Another member saw a very elegant church member on the street and complained to her of the maltreatment he had received at a local branch church.  She shocked him by saying, "Haven't you figured out yet that mortal mind is a mother-f..... ?" This will be his mantra for breaking earth's dismal grip.

The horrendous racial crime in Jasper, Texas, as well as the virtually psychotic remarks of a religious figure about Orlando's likelihood of being destroyed by God because gay flags will fly at Disney facilities, were remarked upon, and signs of healing were discerned.

Some members endorsed the painful states of confusion and uncertainty until a path is visible out of a problem.  Too rapid jumping at "truths" can "seal-in" and compound a problem.

The sheer beauty and creativity embodied in the male Swan Lake from London was also noted this week.