Peace Be Unto Thee Stranger

Mural by Karen Meyer, RScP, and the first line from Dr. Ernest Holmes’ poem in the Science of Mind textbook. Dr. Ernest Holmes’ The Science of Mind begins with a dedication and  a poem: “These lessons are dedicated to that Truth which frees man from himself and sets him on a pathway of a new…

Honoring the Students

I love teaching the principles of the Science of Mind. This week we completed ten weeks of study on a course entitled, “The Essential Ernest.” This class is one of my favorites because it invites students to explore the ideas that excited and intrigued Ernest Holmes. It is based on a book compiled by Rev.…

Are You Willing to Tell the Truth?

“Courage is a heart word. The root of the word courage is cor — the Latin word for heart. In one of its earliest forms, the word courage meant ‘To speak one’s mind by telling all one’s heart.’ Over time, this definition has changed, and today, we typically associate courage with heroic and brave deeds.…

Every life is Sacred Starting With Mine

When I know that every life is sacred, I act in ways that are respectful, kind and loving. I begin with myself. Ernest Holmes is very clear that God is everywhere present. He is clear that the Absolute, indestructible Power of Life Itself resides within each one of us. Since God is taking up residence…