Category Archives: Science of Mind

Getting Back to Joy

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Ever feeling down in the dumps for no reason? I know there are plenty of reasons these days to not feel quite like oneself or joyful… plenty of external circumstances, that is. I know joy comes from within, where loving Spirit resides. Still, sometimes I really need to pull myself out of a funk. I can do that by listening and singing to music, reading, or getting outdoors in the fresh air and sunshine, to name a few ways. An additional way I can shift my energy and help me access my joy is to look at the final project I created for my recent “A Consciousness of Joy” class. It’s sort of like a vision board; it contains images and words that make me smile, sometimes make me laugh, helping me back on the road to joy. Looking at it also reminds me of the fun I had making it, being creative, and playful, which doesn’t happen often enough. Another tool in my arsenal for getting back to joy is reading and affirming powerful statements of Truth like the following: “Declare further, “Everything necessary to the full and complete expression of the most boundless experience of joy is mine … Continue reading →

Sending Love

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Once again some morning readings had my mind wandering to the violence and upheaval going on in the world today. “Let us so live that we may retire at night in peace, knowing that no harm can come to the soul; that we may rise in the morning renewed in body and in mind, with a brighter outlook, a happier expectation and a clearer joy, looking upon all with love, condemning none and blessing even those who seek to injure us.” – “The Science of Mind,” by Ernest Holmes, page 435 While I appreciate knowing that my soul cannot be harmed, the human body can be. Hence, I’m not sure how much solace such a thought would bring the people in Ukraine these days. And, I’m not sure those fleeing and those fighting are getting rest of any sort and thus not feeling renewed in body and in mind. Hopefully the moral support they are receiving is helping them to keep a bright outlook and expect a happier future. And, despite what is going on, it’s possible they are blessing Putin and their invaders, knowing that in the end we are all one in Spirit. Keeping the higher ground is … Continue reading →

Be Your Greatest Me!

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“While we have the gift of life, it seems to me the only tragedy is to allow part of us to die—whether it is our spirit, our creativity, or our glorious uniqueness.” – Gilda Radner This quote hit home this morning after the events of yesterday’s work day and my ruminations about it. I’ve always admired folks whose means of earning money tapped into their creativity, their spirituality, their passion. I’ve enjoyed that from time-to-time, usually while in my own small business, but was never really able to sustain a decent level of income in order to be financially stable and comfortable. Several years ago, I made the decision to go back into the corporate world mainly so I could collect a steady paycheck. Still, if I’m spending 40 hours a week on a job, I want to enjoy it, be creative, learn, and make a difference in lives. What better use of time could there be?! I know many folks are happy satisfied enough with simply collecting a paycheck, but I’m not one of them. Since making that decision, I’ve been working contract jobs as a technical writing and business support consultant. I’ve managed to earn some good money, … Continue reading →

In the Still of the Night

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Yesterday I blogged about my learning Spiritual Mind Treatment, an integral part of the Science of Mind philosophy. In the still of the night, a Spiritual Mind Treatment came to me with ease and grace—and I hadn’t even asked for it. In fact, I’d been asleep and I was awakened! I’ve been in my rental house here in Prescott for six months now and have not replaced the three (!) different-sized HVAC filters for which I am tasked with the responsibility. The ceilings are high, and even though I bought a taller step stool, it is still not sufficient for me, at my height, to safely reach the vents and do the maintenance. Through the years of living alone, I’ve never bought a ‘real’ ladder and managed to get by. Now, however, it appears perhaps that run is over. I still haven’t made any close friends nor know the neighbors; I could try to find a handyman. But really, the filters need to be changed every month or two, and that could be inconvenient and costly. Not knowing anyone nearby to lend me a ladder, I’m open to purchasing one, finally. But then there’s the issue of getting it home … Continue reading →

Learning Spiritual Mind Treatment

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My soul is filling up thanks to more interaction with people and readings related to the Science of Mind philosophy, and incorporating something that is integral to the philosophy, Spiritual Mind Treatment. Spiritual Mind Treatment is a scientific form of affirmative prayer that underlies the teachings of Science of Mind. It shifts your mind so that your life manifests that which you desire. After all, our thoughts create our world! If you’re faced with a situation you would like to change, you can use this process to define and claim what you want. It is important to be clear about what you desire. Spiritual Mind Treatment is a direct, focused, and organized method using five steps to get to your desired outcome. The shorthand version of them is: Recognition (God is) Unification (I am) Realization/Declaration (I accept; I affirm) Acceptance/Thanksgiving (I give thanks) Release (I let go and let God)   I’m learning and practicing this form of affirmative prayer. Certain steps seem to come to me more easily and naturally than others. In the near future, I expect to share some examples; perhaps they will be helpful to you as well. Stay tuned.

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