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How to stay connected when seemingly you can’t.

April 28, 2020 By Beverly Goldsmith Leave a Comment

How to stay connected when seemingly you can’t? It’s a good question. Many of us have family and friends scattered afar. Time and space, and now social distancing rules along with restrictions on non-essential travel, have conspired to make staying connected seem difficult.

WE NEED TO BE CONNECTED

We don’t normally live in isolation. We’re connected to others through our family ties, friendships, work, church, sport or community activities. Such connections with others are vital for our health and well being. Togetherness strengthens us. It brings comfort and promotes individual and collective happiness.

Most of us have an instinctive need to be connected to others. This sense of being linked, helps us to flourish. It counters the feeling that we’re alone and have to manage everything in life on our own. Through our connectedness to those around us, we can share encouragement and support. It’s why staying connected to others is worth our best efforts in these difficult times.

TIPS TO STAY CONNECTED WHEN SEEMINGLY YOU CAN’T

– Think laterally. Acts of connectedness are wonderfully varied. You can Skype, Zoom, Messenger, Face time or phone family or friends to stay in touch or have a catch-up. In tough times it’s encouraging for someone to know they’re being thought of, to have a listening ear, share helpful ideas, or enjoy a happy conversation. Such interactions go a long way to staying connected when seemingly you can’t.

– Seek fresh ideas. Don’t think there’s nothing you can do to stay connected to people you care about. We all have access to a divine Mind – the source of all good ideas. Turning to this infinite Mind can lead us to find unique avenues to stay connected. Seeking and finding fresh ideas shows that “We are all capable of more than we do”. Mary Baker Eddy, Science and Health p. 89.

– Get creative. Distance doesn’t have to dampen family activities. Although living far apart, it’s possible to have all the family cook the same meal, sit at their own table and eat together via Zoom. Or, grandparents can play fun card games online with their overseas grand kids. Nothing is impossible. With a good dose of inspiration, you can shake-up your creativity and work out how to stay connected when seemingly you can’t.

– Be love impelled. Let your loving heart move you to stay connected to others. Divine Love cares for you, yours, and all. Allow that tender Love to guide your actions. Through it you can renew old connections, establish new ones, and enjoy being connected to others. “Love is more important than anything else. It is what ties everything completely together.” Bible. Colossians 3:14.

– Beverly Goldsmith writes on the connection between spirituality and health and is an experienced Christian Science practitioner and teacher.

– This article is published on Motherpedia. Read more from Beverly on Motherpedia…

– Also published in the MAY 2020 edition of Around Point Cook and Around Altona Community newspapers in print and online via Issuu. As well as beverlyg.com

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Finding confidence in our abilities

January 31, 2020 By Beverly Goldsmith Leave a Comment

My article Finding confidence in our abilities shares spiritual ideas on how to remain God’s capable, active person at every age and stage of life.

Everyone has the right be positive, and to take spiritual steps to be, and stay, the confident individual of God’s creating.

Read and listen to me present my article Finding confidence in our abilities in the Jan. 29 edition of The Christian Science Monitor Daily. The Christian Science Monitor is a Pulitzer prize winning newspaper, founded by Mary Baker Eddy the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science.

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My article, Finding confidence in our abilities, appeared Jan 29th, 2020 in The Monitor Daily, and also in the Feb 17th copy of the Monitor Weekly print edition.

LISTEN: Today’s Christian Science Perspective Finding confidence in our abilities audio edition

Finding confidence in our abilities

By Beverly Goldsmith

One time a friend told me that she was losing her confidence in being able to care for herself. Not so much because of things that had happened, but because several people had told her that because she was getting on in years, she couldn’t expect to do things she used to. These comments, while well intentioned, were on her mind, making her uncertain about doing a number of things.

In comforting my friend, I assured her that she was, and always would be, God’s capable, active daughter. This was based on what I’d learned in Christian Science about God as our creator. God made each of us in His spiritual image, reflecting God-given capabilities that can never diminish. This spiritual reality is a powerful basis for confidence in our ability to do what we need to do each day. My friend felt encouraged and strengthened by these ideas, which are relevant to all of us, at every stage of life.

Not every course of action is appropriate for every person or situation. But everyone does have a right to be confident that because God, Spirit, is our creator, we are imbued with the strength and buoyancy of divine Spirit – which don’t diminish or deteriorate. As we understand this, it’s possible to reject negative notions about our abilities, remain quietly confident, and experience freedom and joy at any age. We can refuse to entertain thoughts of uncertainty or be fearful that we won’t be able to do what’s needed.

Christ Jesus said, “The kingdom of God is within you” (Luke 17:21). God’s goodness is expressed in His entire creation, including you and me. This means that qualities such as harmony, poise, mental strength, and the ability to do something successfully or efficiently are constantly present, part of us, giving us unlimited potential.

Mary Baker Eddy, the discoverer of Christian Science, writes, “We are all capable of more than we do” (“Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures,” p. 89). These stirring words encourage me to accept that it is perfectly normal and natural for each of us to be active and confident. We have the ability to not only do what we need to do each day, but actually look forward to more inspired, meaningful activity!

This has helped me many times to change my attitude, stay strong, and carry on living a happy, active life. When doubt has knocked at the door of my thinking, I’ve thought of this Bible passage: “In quietness and in confidence shall be your strength” (Isaiah 30:15). This reminds me that when there’s an important activity to be undertaken, I can go about doing it with a humble desire to rely on the sustaining assistance of divine Love. This brings self-assurance, vitality, and joy to each task.

Yes, this confidence may be challenged from time to time. But we all have what it takes to do what we rightfully need to do each day. The Bible urges, “Do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded” (Hebrews 10:35, New International Version). Confidence that springs from the spiritual reality of our strength and wholeness as God’s spiritual offspring is empowering. No matter where we are in life, we can achieve good things each and every day.

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Remain confident. It’s good for your health.

September 30, 2019 By Beverly Goldsmith Leave a Comment

Remain confident. It’s good for your health. Remain confident. Be strong, and never give up doing the things you like to do, or need to do each day. If a niggling thought tries to undermine your confidence about being able to complete everyday tasks, don’t give in to it! At every stage of life, you can be positive about being able to carry on living a happy, healthy life.

REMAIN A CONFIDENT PERSON.

Being a confident person is normal and natural. Confidence is a spiritual quality of mind that is within each of us at all times. It’s an inner conviction and buoyancy of spirit that enables you to say I am ready; I can do this. Remaining confident is essential. Trust in one’s abilities or qualities with full inner strength, underpins our activities. That’s why it’s good to know that confidence doesn’t diminish or deteriorate because of one’s gender, age or life experiences.

At one time a woman began losing her confidence in being able to care for herself. Her well- meaning family said, “Mum you’re getting on. You can’t expect to do what you used to do.” This message, like water dripping on a rock, began to erode her self-confidence. A friend reminded her that she didn’t have to accept this verdict on her capabilities. A higher Power had made her capable and confident and was keeping her capable and confident every moment. This woke her up. She changed her attitude, stayed strong, and consequently remained the confident person she’d always been.

TIPS TO HELP YOU REMAIN CONFIDENT.

– Have faith in your ability to do what you need to do at home or work. Firmly believe that you can successfully get behind the wheel and calmly drive the car, confidently do the shopping, or meet up with friends. “In quietness and in confidence shall be your strength.” Bible. Isaiah 30:15

– Don’t entertain uncertainty about yourself, or expect to do less. Reject such negative notions. Remain confident, and know that “We are all capable of more than we do.” Mary Baker Eddy, Science and Health p.89

– Foster your confidence. Build it up, don’t squash it down with negative thinking. Stay mentally strong. Never give up believing that you can achieve good things each day. “So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded”. Bible. Hebrews 10:35

– Show conviction and self-assurance each time you have to undertake some activity, or go somewhere. Encourage yourself with the words, I can do all things with divine help.

– Right now, remember to stay strong. Never give up, and remain confident. It’s good for your health.

Beverly Goldsmith writes on the connection between spirituality and health and is a Christian Science practitioner and teacher of Christian Science healing.
– This article is published on Motherpedia. Read more from Beverly on Motherpedia…
– Also published in the OCTOBER 2019 edition of Around Point Cook and Around Altona Community newspapers in print and online via Issuu.

Spring into action. It’s good for your health.

September 1, 2019 By Beverly Goldsmith Leave a Comment

Spring into action. It's good for your health. What a joy it is to wake up every morning ready to spring into action and do what needs to be done. Most days there are things to do, places to go, people to see, or perhaps a special activity to tackle. While it can be tempting to pull the blankets up and not do anything, the desire to put things off for as long as possible, needs to be snuffed out. After all, the aim of living is to enjoy being proactive, and to get on with undertaking worthwhile activities.

Encourage yourself. It’s good for your health.

August 2, 2017 By Beverly Goldsmith Leave a Comment

Encourage yourself. It's good for your health At every stage of life there comes a time when you need a strong dose of encouragement, to receive a confidence boosting ‘thumbs up’, or to hear such reassuring words as “you’re doing well, keep going, don’t give up”. To receive such strong support from others is comforting and uplifting. Yet, if it isn’t forthcoming, you don’t have to wait around. You have permission to take positive action to raise your self-esteem, and appreciate who you are and all you do. So go on, don’t be shy. Encourage yourself. It’s good for your health.

ENCOURAGE YOURSELF

It’s easy to get down on yourself – to think you’re not good enough at the things you undertake at home, work or school. This is especially true if you don’t receive morale-lifting encouragement from others. However, a lack of encouragement doesn’t mean disaster.

At one time I had to gain an important music qualification. An experienced theory teacher told me I was so far behind, I’d never accomplish 3 year’s learning in one year. I decided to encourage myself and believe that with the help of a higher Power, I could learn the required content. The result? I not only learned the material, but I achieved top marks in the exam.

So, if you lack the support of others, don’t give up on your goals or ambitions. Follow these tried-and-true tips. Encourage yourself. Be an achiever.

TIPS:

– Appreciate what you’re achieving each day and give yourself a mental pat-on-the-back.

– Maintain a constructive attitude. This will strengthen, inspire and lift you up mentally, spiritually and emotionally.

– Grant yourself permission to think big. Have confident thoughts about what you can achieve. Allow yourself to say, “I’m doing well.”

– Don’t let negative thinking weaken your self-confidence . Shut out unhealthy doubts and fear.

– Remember this truism. “We are all capable of more than we do”. Mary Baker Eddy Science and Health p. 89. This includes you.

– Refuse to criticise or belittle yourself. Resist the temptation to put yourself down or let someone else do this to you. If things aren’t going well, don’t let discouragement set in. Stay mentally strong.

– Each morning affirm that you’re the confident, capable, can-do person your Creator made you to be. Be persistent. Say these three important words about yourself, “Yes, I can”. Believe you “can do all this through him who gives [you] strength”. The Bible. Philippians 4:13 Keep going. You’re doing well, and will continue to do well. Don’t give up. Encourage yourself. It’s good for your health.

This article has been published on Motherpedia. Read more by me on Motherpedia…

Also published in the August 2017 edition of Around Point Cook, Around Altona, Community newspapers in print and online via Issuu.