Thursday, October 29, 2009

Lycopersicon esculentum var. cerasiforme

I have come to the conclusion that cherry tomatoes are not actually meant to be eaten. They are, I now believe, a makeweight garnish, like parsley, which offers the bonus of a workout for those who try to eat them. Even if one accepts the old wives' tale that they can be eaten, an assertion which could provide grist for a spirited discussion during the workout, impaling one on a fork is a test requiring paranormal dexterity, concentration, and persistence. Anyone who has tried to spear one lolling brazenly on an oil slick of salad dressing can probably attest to the exasperating intricacy of the procedure.

By now, you are probably checking to see if you somehow found "The Broken Egg: Gourmet Notes" instead of "The Broken Net". The inspiring message I am leading up to (at length) is that for me there are quite a number of cherry tomato statements in the writings of Mary Baker Eddy and the words of Christ Jesus that seem to defy my penetrating--understanding and demonstrating--them spiritually to any more than a superficial degree. No cherry tomato, bless its tasteless little heart, ever resisted more frustratingly. [Just joshing. If you are a member of the Ancient and Honorable Cherry Tomato Society, please withhold your brickbats.]

We may think or hope all the tines on our mental forks are sharp and spiritually discerning enough to skewer any metaphysical Lycopersicon esculentum var. cerasiforme set before us, but the qualities needed for an increased spiritual sense of the Word are many and ever in need of honing. More effective prayer, an ear more attuned to angel and still small voices, greater humility and purity , much less self and self-justification, more effective watching, untiring effort, sedulous study of the Bible and writings of Mary Baker Eddy, endless patience, increased love expressed in thought and action, to name a few. The list is formidable, but these qualities and actions are some of what it takes to be worthy of the name Christian Scientist. I hope there are no cries for cherry tomatoes instead.

Note: Kentucky windage is, I think, an informal term for the intuitive correction in aim a rifleman makes to account for the deflecting action of a crosswind on a bullet. If it isn't, that is what I meant.

18 comments:

Regular viewer said...

Well, I've never seen a title like this on anything to do with CS! I shall have to read this one several times to get at your message.
You are original, I'll say that.

Phoenix CS said...

Fresh, fresh, fresh! This latest of yours is a corker. And it will educate your readers, no doubt.
Thanks for sharing,

Oxford said...

Dear Blogger,
You are sending me to the old dictionary on this blog posting! A lot to digest, and will be reading it over again.
Such talent!

Best from Florida said...

Can't help wondering how our Leader would react to your website and its offerings. Amused no doubt, and I think pleased that you are using your ability in the Cause she gave us.

W. R. said...

Found the list of qualities needed for demonstrating Christ, Truth as given in your last full paragraph quite inspiring.
Very helpful blog you have here.

Greetings from Hawaii said...

I don't believe cherry tomatoes have ever been written about quite like this! A most interesting blog post, and one I'm going to come back to several times.

Newport Beach, CA said...

Very well done. I especially like the thought of listening to angel messages.
Thanks much,

Anon...for now said...

How do you come up with these blog posts? Nothing like them for sure. Certainly make a person think more deeply about metaphysical topics.

Boston said...

You are right, writer in those Christly qualities you stated. Self must yield to Christlikeness as expeditiously as possible. It is the only way to eliminate the carnal mind.
Good post.

Susan said...

Yes, it is daily (and in my case, several times a day) dying to self and replacing devilish tendencies with what Christian Science calls for: in Mary Baker Eddy's words, the daily Christianization of thought and life. Nothing less will do.

Appreciation to you said...

As Jesus said to his disciples, and to disciples in all times, "Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you."
(Luke)

L. R. said...

I think I like the direction this blog post is taking. Helpful remarks by you, blogger. And comments as well.

Helen said...

Aren't we grateful for the teachings of the Holy Bible and the inspired writings of our Leader! They truly give us all we need to prevail over whatever comes at us.

California regular reader said...

You do describe your earnst efforts to deal with mortal mind in the most creative way! Always have to see what your latest is.

Practitioner (Midwest) said...

As a reader of your website for many months now, I've thought something I finally need to tell you: the work you've consistently done to present Christian Science topics in a clear, winning way would dignify angels.

UK Christian Scientist said...

I concur with the preceding comment. Your blog is a great blessing to the Field.

Do go on with your good work.

Thanks from Oregon said...

Really like the way you think and write about it. So fresh and creative, well worth the time to stop by your website.

Avid fan said...

Hope you check your comments, blogger. Am waiting out here for another excellent posting.