This is a Universe of Wholeness, All-ness, Oneness. Spirit is a transcendent, perfect Whole that, in its Infinite inclusivity, harmoniously embraces all seeming opposites.
~ Core Concept Five, The Science of Mind ~

“Let’s go upstairs!” is the way the late Rev. Dr. Homer Johnson often began each prayer. He was inviting us to move into a higher state of consciousness in order to see through the appearance of duality. 

Michelle Obama offers the same wisdom, saying, “When they go low, we go high.” Her words may remind us that we are always at choice regarding the direction of our attention. The “they” are not only the unenlightened “others” of our times, but they are the unenlightened thoughts within ourselves that, unintentionally, create the undesired circumstances of our lives.

Rising above the pairs of opposites such as good/evil; right/wrong; disease/health; peace/war; happy/sad; and ego/Christ to name just a few is not an easy task. It means being awake, alert, and aware, i.e., conscious beings in our comings and goings through this thing called life.

The “opposites” of the human experience are nothing more than points of view about what we see through our senses, the out-picturing of mental images. They can be likened to two sides of a coin, unified in Oneness. To fight against them is much like shadowboxing, because in reality there’s nothing there of substance, a temporary thing, easily replaced with a higher idea about the person, place or thing being observed.

Be careful that this is not interpreted as a spiritual bypass, i.e., engaging in complacency or putting one’s head in the sand by denying the issues we are facing on the world stage –   individually, as a nation, and globally. The answer lies in discovering for one’s self, “what is mine to do?” 

Adhering to Holmes’ idea to be “for something” and “against nothing” is a beginning point that the enlightened and mystics of all time have agreed. This means taking an honest assessment of the true values, beliefs, and principles that govern your individual life; the ones that are the guideposts for your daily living.

Otherwise, a consciousness of having to contend with an opposing force keeps the undesired energy intact, resulting in the same scenarios repeating itself generation after generation. Albert Einstein reminds us that, “No problem can be solved from the same level of consciousness that created it.” 

The clearer one becomes in knowing what he or she is “for” and begins to think, speak, and act from that perspective, the sooner the veil of separation is lifted. Soon a community of conscious people (common unity) of all walks of life who have a vision for a world that works for everyone begins to evolve. The great discovery of “what is mine to do” may very well reveal the unique talent, skill, and ability that are a reservoir of untapped potential within you that is ready to unleash peace on earth and good will towards all people.

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This Week’s Affirmation

“The Divine Spirit always knows what to do and how to do it, so I am never without guidance in the successful achievement of my good desires.”

~ 365 Science of Mind, p. 304.3 ~

(Originally posted September 28, 2021)

Artificial Intelligence (AI) speaks to the phenomenal advancement humanity has made through the science of technology.  For example, I have easy access to information on any subject by simply entering a key word into my computer’s web browser. I may connect with people I have not seen in many years. I may play games, read books, go shopping, attend classes, earn a living, attend church and, you name it, in the comfort of home.

Just think, I tell myself, all of this evolved out of the Infinite Mind of God, the Inexhaustible Source of all human existence. The Great Causation is Divine Energy, for which I am inseparable. I am one with Omniscience. 

Yes, my life is centered in Unlimited Wisdom. It is here, within my own being that I feel, sense and know I am in the presence of God. In the sacred silence of my soul, I travel to dimensions in consciousness where I see my highest dreams as absolute reality.  When I return to my daily living, with an awakened consciousness, I am like that seed upon the wind that Thurman describes as the man with God.

While “surfing the net,” I know I am divinely guided by Pure Spirit. I respond to the intuitive impressions I receive, for I now know my Higher Self speaks through my feelings and emotions. I am endowed with clear insight, agreeing only to that which is for my highest good.

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This has not always been my experience. A portion of my life was spent living outside-in.  I was unaware that what I saw with my eyes; heard with my ears; touched with my hands; spoke from my mouth; and, smelled through my nose was actually the manifestation of my beliefs.

 One might say, I was like that seed upon the wind that Howard Thurman talks about when referring to a man without God. In this unenlightened state, all of life seemed like one of chance; one of hit and miss; unaware of my freedom to choose my good.

“Stand porter at the door of thought.”¹

“The wise person sees the need to watch his thoughts and accept only those that are good and constructive.” (John H. Williams) In other words, living from inside-out instead of outside-in yield a greater expression of my core values and beliefs, my dreams and aspirations.

My dreams are my personal values. My personal values are those ideals that matter to the degree that they are never compromised, no matter what.  It was Alexander Hamilton who said, “If you don’t stand for something, you will fall for anything.” I begin to notice that the more attention I give to my core values and personal beliefs, the more beauty and joy I experience in life. 

With my attention focused on the inner vision of my heart’s desire, I harness the energy of unconditional love, which in turn, becomes the more abundant life, in full view. My physical senses now express my conscious beliefs.

When I look out upon the world stage and see the cross-currents of collective beliefs and hear the opinions of opposing viewpoints that out-picture as the good, the bad, and the ugly; I turn inside and ask my Higher Self, what is mine to do?

Soon I see the wheat separating from the chaff. I choose the direction of my energy. My core values and beliefs begin to flood my mind. I slip into meditation and align myself with the nature of Peace, Harmony, Love, Wisdom, Beauty, Joy, and Wholeness. I recognize my Self living in the celestial dimensions of God-consciousness. 

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This Weeks Affirmation

I see the perfection of God in all there is and speak my word in unyielding faith and conviction, that God within me expresses through me for good.

by Angela “Chris” Beam

1. Mary Baker Eddy

Originally posted February 9, 2021

Every one of us is endowed with an innate power that is nearer than the breath we breathe. This Power is the Presence that always hears and always answers. The nature of this Holy One, residing at the center of our being, is described in the Bible as saying, “Before they call I will answer; while they are still speaking I will hear.”

 The great “I AM ” within us responds to the slightest impression of our thoughts, feelings, and beliefs, whether the impulse is to raise our head when we need to look up; to open our hands to receive gifts being offered, or to gently close our eyes as we enter into prayer and meditation. This Cosmic One is the Instinctive Presence within the tiniest insect that causes it to flee when its good is in danger. There is never a delay in the One Spirit that leads, guides, and directs us moment by moment regarding what to do, and how to do what needs to be done. Yes, there is always silent communication taking place between the self and the Self. Yes, “… the highest God and the innermost God is one God.”

It is the moment that the two aspects of our Being agree that we experience a spontaneous realization of the soul’s sincere desires. The key is to rise above the illusion of separation by letting go of the false beliefs of duality, sickness, and poverty, causing fear and anxiety. This takes practice, practice, practice! Open up to receive the gifts of Peace. Harmony, Love, Joy, Abundance, Wisdom, and Wholeness, etc. This takes practice, practice, practice! With this keen desire to be conscious of your oneness with The One, enter the silence of your Self, and simply listen to the stillness.

Yes, the key to effective prayer is creative communication. Listening to the Divine, then speaking the Truth you hear in everything you think, say, and do. This practice becomes the activity of “… praying without ceasing.”

Begin today claiming perfect health, unlimited supply, fulfilling relationships, and creative self-expression, infused with the nature of the Divine, as your natural state of being. You may soon hear your heart sing: “How precious did that grace appear, the hour I first believed.”

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This Week’s Affirmation

“Daily I am renewed by the Divine Life, led by the Divine Intelligence, and guarded by Divine Love.”

~ 365 Science of Mind, p 283.4 ~

“Seek ye first the kingdom of heaven and all these things will be added.”
~ The New Testament ~

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“Be ye therefore transformed by the renewing of your mind.”
 ~ Romans 12:2

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When I was a child, I spent long summer days playing ‘house, kick the can, jump rope, hide-go-seek,’ and other fun-filled games. At the end of the day, exhausted, I and my friends sat on the porch steps and played “That’s My Car.” We watched cars drive by, and whenever we saw one we liked, we pointed and yelled out: “That’s My Car.” We played until we were bored and then went on to our next pastime of storytelling.

Creativity is the natural birthright of every living being. We all engage in it whether we call it play, work, or artistic expression, it’s within every one of us. Our habitual patterns of thought, words, and actions ignite our creative juices.

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When it first dawns upon us that creativity is our inherent nature, it may also dawn upon us that we have the power to consciously manifest the things we long for, and finally let go of the cycle of disappointment, regret, and feeling like the victim of circumstances. 

There are powerful tools we may implement like visualization, vision and/or dream boards, and affirmations that teach our mind (the mirror of consciousness) the images of what our happiness looks like … and with focused attention and discipline, the things we see in our minds begin to show up as our experience.

However, and interestingly enough, mastering the art of manifestation is not necessarily a change in consciousness. Like the game, That’s My Car, there may be a tendency to claim ownership of the outer appearance without claiming the qualities and feelings that the mental picture evoked. It’s not enough to have the lovely home if there is no peace there; or the beautiful prince/or princess charming, if love is not there; or the prestigious job, if there is no fulfillment there. This lack of substance may result in feelings of disappointment, regret, and victimhood, all over again. 

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The spiritual practice of Life Visioning is a great support in becoming an effective and conscious manifester. Asking yourself questions about, not only what the good you are seeking looks like, but what it feels like, and what qualities of God it exudes, such as love, peace, harmony, abundance, joy, wisdom, etc. It’s about acknowledging what you are currently thinking, saying, and doing that is not congruent with your vision. Finally, the telltale question: are you willing to become the change you desire to experience? 

Engaging in this provocative self-inquiry aligns us with both Mind and Spirit and creates the perfect mental equivalent for the good you ought to have. Think about these things.

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This Week’s Affirmation

“Daily I am renewed by the Divine Life, led by Divine Intelligence, and guarded by Divine Love. I focus my vision on the indwelling harmony, knowing that as I contemplate this inward perfection, I shall manifest it in my life.”

~ 365 Science of Mind, p.283.4 ~  

(Originally posted February 22, 2022)

“The highest God and the innermost God is One God.”
~ Ernest Holmes ~

The Principle of Being, as affirmed in the above quote, has been said in many ways. Mystics of every era have understood it; sacred books of the world have written about it; and devotees of all time have “caught it. “

Grasping the far-reaching concept that ‘I am the image and likeness of God,’ requires that I first grasp the concept of the three-fold nature of God, i.e., Spirit: The Absolute Essence of all that is. Soul: The Creative Medium. Body: All objective manifestations of the invisible Principle of Life.

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In the early days of my exploration of the Science of Mind I gave myself Mental Treatments for the purpose of manifesting the things I longed for. Very often, the evidence of those things “hoped for” had a short lifespan, since, like a reflection in a mirror, they had no real-life substance. They became the proverbial “things that moth and rust destroy.” 

I soon realized I had it backwards. It was not clear to me at the time that I could only demonstrate (show forth) that which I already have. I began to see that it was the feeling of divine goodness within me that I was seeking to express. Emma Curtis Hopkins teaches that all of creation is aroused by that feeling that affirms, “There’s good for me and I ought to have it.”

I now know, the money I desired represented my inherent nature of Freedom. Health represented my birthright of Wholeness. Fulfilling relationships represented the Love that I am. The home and car I desired represented Beauty and Joy inside me. Like every artist, there was a deep longing to unleash the inner splendor that was felt. Early on, I did not know that I was the creative artist that I am.

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“We believe that heaven is within us, and that we experience It to the degree that we become conscious of It.”

~ Ernest Holmes ~

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Now that I have gained some measure of spiritual maturity, my self-awareness ignites the Creative Medium within me. I give myself a Spiritual Mind Treatment so I may consciously demonstrate the presence of God in me ~ the very essence of who I am. The Freedom, Abundance, Peace, and Harmony I feel within me, are realities right now. I affirm this is so and I allow these divine qualities to express as a world that works for everyone. I affirm a world where each and every person has enough food, a home, and a sense of belonging. I declare they now manifest as enfranchisement and justice.

I now realize, whenever I seek first the kingdom of God within me, and affirm Its Presence as the specific thing I desire to experience, the Creative Process begins. The Spirit of God, in me, as me, actually becomes the objective manifestations in the world according to my word of Truth.

In other words, I am the image and likeness of God, fully imbued with divine attributes. I express these qualities as the people, places, and things I experience. I AM the realization of Perfect God, Perfect Humanity, Perfect Manifestations. 

I go forth in confidence, doing that which is mine to do.

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This Weeks Affirmation

“Today I convert all doubt into certainty, all sorrow into joy, all fear into faith.”

~ 365 Science of Mind, p. 173.4 ~

(Originally posted 3/9/2021)