The Law of Good

“All law must be subjective; the soil knows how to take a seed and make a plant from it; it does not know whether it is making a tomato or a potato.” — Ernest Holmes To understand this quote, one must recognize that the “soil” Holmes refers to is a metaphor for the Creative Medium. […]

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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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To Begin or Not to Begin…

Let me take a little liberty with this famous quote from Shakespeare’s Hamlet. To begin, or not to begin: that is the question. Do we suffer the slings and arrows of procrastination, or do we decide, trust, and move forward? In Hamlet, Shakespeare shows a man trapped by indecision—to his own detriment. Life imitates art! Indecision […]

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God is Science

“The one who wishes scientifically to work out his problems, must daily take the time to meditate and mentally treat the condition, no matter what the apparent contradictions may be.” Ernest Holmes How well I know this challenge – to continue to believe despite what appears to be happening. Just recently, our Center went through […]

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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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Bridge Over Troubled Water

I believe that anyone who is awake right now might agree—we are living in very troubled waters. These waters rise as environmental crises, political divisions, and ongoing global conflicts. And in the midst of it all, I find myself searching for the bridge that can carry us across. I always ask: What can I do? […]

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