I first fell in love with New Thought teaching after seeing members and teachers practicing open-mindedness. A big part of this teaching started with Ernest Holmes’ Science of Mind Textbook, written nearly 100 years ago. Having come from Catholicism and moving into fundamental Christianity, I lived and believed many false ideas of what it was … More Practicing Open-Mindedness
The Centers for Spiritual Living’s (CSL) theme of the month focuses on the pursuit of self-care and what it means in our lives. I tend to be a driven person. I was driven when caring for my kids and by my various jobs and commitments. Having been raised by a father with an A-personality, I … More Pursuit of Self-Care
Today, I read this very interesting meme that got me thinking. It compared ocean waves with emotional waves. When emotions’s waves come crashing against your soul … stay calm. Just like ocean waves, they ebb and flow. Stay centered. Let the waves wash through you. If the ocean can calm itself so can you. Ingela … More Ocean Waves
While enrolled in CSL Practitioner Studies, I was encouraged to work with prayer partners. Since there was an even number in the class, we coupled up with one person and met regularly for mutual prayer. Unfortunately, I am no longer working with the same prayer partner. But I have had a few prayer partners with … More Prayer Partners
The beginning of a new year is typically when many start looking at their life and seeking ways to stimulate growth. This year is no different — at least not for me. In January’s Science of Mind Magazine, I read an article by Ellen Castro. She describes spiritual growth: Slowly and methodically, spiritual growth happens … More 6 Powerful Ways to Stimulate Growth
Have you ever entertained the thought that light drives out darkness? Did you realize that you can be that light? I spent most of my life thinking I was nothing but an insignificant human being. Of course, my friends and family loved me, but I did not feel important in the world. I spent time … More Light Drives Out Darkness
Last weekend, my husband took me dancing. It had been a while, but it reminded me of how we are daily dancing with Spirit. Dancing has always been a big part of my life. My mother enrolled me in classes when I was only seven years old. My teacher told me I was her prize … More Dancing with Spirit
I learned an interesting perspective when experimenting with looking up and soaking in Spirit for dealing with blockages and issues in our lives. Let me explain: As part of a class experiment, we were asked to think about a condition we wished to change. Then, we followed the steps, keeping our eyes open, outlined below: … More Looking Up and Soaking in Spirit
It took a trip to the west side of Washington to realize the error of my thinking and to recognize my ‘ah hah’ moment. Let me explain … Currently, I live in a very conservative republican area of the country. Although I love the area and the people, I struggle with the mindset. Over the … More My “Ah Hah’ Moment
With all the noise we hear on the news lately, we forget that there are everyday miracles that we often miss seeing. I was reading an article during my morning meditation and prayer time when I saw an Ernest Holmes quote: It looks as though a miracle happened, but such is not the case. It … More Everyday Miracles