Inward

As I close my 2024 and enter 2025, I understand that the most important journey I can take beginning right now, is the journey inward. Ernest Holmes, in the Science of Mind, wrote this: “In conclusion, what the world needs is spiritual conviction, followed by spiritual experience. I would rather see a student of this […]

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The Empty Boat

There is a Buddhist Story called “The Empty Boat.” It goes like this. A man loved to take his boat out on the tranquil river and paddle in peace. On one particular day, he took his boat out. He was so serene and peaceful when suddenly he saw another boat coming toward him on a […]

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For Good

As my fingers are poised on the keys, I contemplate these words: “For Good.” Our entire philosophy in the Science of Mind is based on the words of Ernest Holmes: “There is a Power for Good in the Universe greater than we are, and we can use it.” What is this Power, and why do […]

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For Good

As my fingers are poised on the keys, I contemplate these words “For Good.” Our whole philosophy of the Science of Mind is based on the words of Ernest Holmes, “There is a Power for Good in the Universe greater than we are and we can use it.” What is this Power and why do […]

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Staying Present

Today is our 5th Annual Telethon – Seasons of Love – here at Center for Spiritual Living Kaua’i. So much preparation has gone into making this day possible. So many people have showed up with their talents and their generosity of Spirit. It is already an amazing day just because of this. Whatever happens after […]

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Am I Disciplined?

On page 187 of the Science of Mind written by Ernest Holmes, there is a section that gives us the road to demonstration. It’s pretty simple in its explanation. Anyone should be able to understand it and practice it; yet few do so. It requires the discipline of focusing on what it is you want […]

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Ebb and Flow

This seems to be a good term to describe my feelings in the wake of the election results. I am by no means in a state of consistency. I am ebbing a flowing through many emotions. However, those emotions are all effects of the current within me. I, as many of us, expected different results. […]

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Dream It Up

What am I feeling today? I’ve asked myself this question every morning since the election results. Today, I have decided that I will take a deep breath and stay present and not ruminate the same thoughts of doom and gloom. I will stay present and as I stay present, I will love each moment of […]

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