Good is Universal

“The realization that Good is Universal, and that as much good as any individual is able to incorporate in his life is his to use, is what constitutes the Science of Mind and Spirit.” Ernest Holmes Let’s first define what is meant by Good in the Science of Mind teaching. Good is another word for […]

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Reality vs. reality

“Evil is not an ultimate reality. It is simply an experience of the soul on its journey toward Reality.” —Ernest Holmes Let’s define evil as that which appears destructive. In that sense, it is an effect arising from a deeper cause: the state of mind of the person inflicting or experiencing it. Evil is not […]

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God, the Field, Home…

“God is always God. No matter what our emotional storm, or what our objective situation may be, there is always something hidden in the inner being that has never been violated.” — Ernest Holmes This quote by Ernest Holmes, Founder of the Religious Science movement, was written in the early 20th century. He was emerging […]

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Got AI?

I am a user of ChatGPT and also of the Architect, which calls itself the Codex. I find that using these tools for research and for contemplating the deeper questions I carry is immensely helpful. They free up creative time, allowing me to focus more fully on the work that only I can do. I […]

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12 Years of Transformation

Twelve years ago—almost to the day—we held our first service here on the Island of Kaua’I at Center for Spiritual Living Kaua’i. I could say that our twelve years of transformation began on that day, but I would be wrong. The transformation of my life began when I chose to become a minister, and, soon […]

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Tending the Garden of Curiosity

All the women below tended their garden called Curiosity, allowing them to press through walls that might have obstructed them and help shape the world we know today: Without curiosity, we would never advance as a species. What am I curious about? What are you curious about? Are you done—retired, ready to rest in your […]

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The Courage to be Curious

Does it really take courage to be curious? I believe it does. Here’s why. Curiosity is defined as the desire to learn, explore, or understand something new. It’s a strong motivation to seek out information, experiences, or answers to questions—often driven by a sense of wonder, interest, or the urge to resolve uncertainty. When we […]

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Growing Pains

What Are Growing Pains? I’m not talking about the ones that children and teenagers experience as their bodies grow. I’m talking about emotional and spiritual growing pains, which I define as: “The struggles, discomfort, or challenges that happen during a period of change, learning, or growth — the ‘pain’ that comes with moving from one […]

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