Do I Have Faith?

On page 284 of the Science of Mind, Ernest Holmes discusses Faith. He writes, “Faith is real to the one who experiences it and cannot be denied to the mind of the one who has proven it. …Faith will not be denied, will not take no for an answer. It speaks an affirmative language. Faith […]

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How to Fix a Problem

Ernest Holmes wrote, “If one does not know exactly what he wishes to do, he should treat himself for general success in whatever he attempts to do. He must treat himself for guidance into the knowledge of that which would be best for him to do, remembering that the Inner Mind knows infinitely more than […]

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The Eye of the Needle

There are many things happening in the world of conditions or world of form that are challenging our very being right now. There are shootings that seem to be multiplying daily. There are freedoms that we once took for granted now gone. The reversing of Roe Vs. Wade is already affecting many of us. Many […]

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Live It!

I was meditating this morning, when my thoughts began to wander to teaching a new class in the Fall on the basics of the Science of Mind. I was thinking of calling it “Change Your Energy, Change Your Life.” Suddenly, I heard a voice from within saying, “Live it, Rita. Live it. Live it for […]

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Yes, We Have No Mangoes

There is an old song called “Yes! We Have No Bananas.” I read that it was written about the depression and the bananas that were ruined by a certain disease. Its meaning is about lack of bananas and lack of everything in general. I’m recalling this song today because I feel like singing it about […]

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Only Big Ideas Allowed

“The Declaration of Principles” of the Science of Mind states. “We believe in God, the Living Spirit Almighty; one indestructible, absolute, and self-existent Cause. This One manifests Itself in and through all creation, but is not absorbed by Its creation. The manifest universe is the body of God; it is the logical and necessary outcome […]

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Happy Birthday, Patrick!

It’s May 2, one of my most favorite days of the year. It is the day my husband, best friend, lover and spiritual partner was born. His name is Patrick Feren. The circumstances that brought us together in this lifetime were unusual and not at all conventional. I remember focusing on my spiritual self, growing, […]

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Stepping Up to the Plate

I’m not a baseball fan or expert, but I am familiar with the term “Stepping Up to the Plate.” I’m sure those ball players, standing on the plate with bat in hand, feel a sense of excitement, responsibility and maybe even a sense of hesitancy. I have stepped up to the plate in many experiences […]

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