“The practice of the Science of Mind calls for a positive understanding of the Spirit of Truth; a willingness to let this inner Spirit guide us, with the conscious knowledge that ‘The law of the Lord is perfect’ (Psalms 19:7). And we must believe this to be a fact. INSOFAR AS OUR THOUGHT IS IN ACCORD WITH THIS PERFECT LAW, IT WILL ACCOMPLISH—AND NOTHING CAN HINDER IT. ‘Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away’ (Matthew 24:35), said the beautiful Jesus, as he strove to teach his disciples the immutability of the Law of Righteousness.”
— Ernest Holmes, Science of Mind Textbook
— Ernest Holmes, Science of Mind Textbook
And it is a practice.
There is no wiggle room in the Law. That can be a challenging truth, and at times even a painful one. When prayers seem unanswered, it’s natural to ask, Why wasn’t my prayer heard?The truth is, God doesn’t play favorites, and Spirit isn’t keeping score.
When something doesn’t appear to manifest the way we hoped, it’s always a good idea to go within—for clarity, understanding, and a deeper sense of conviction.
I remember a time when I was praying very sincerely for a specific outcome. I was clear—at least I thought I was—and I was doing all the “right” things. What showed up, however, looked nothing like what I had imagined. At first, I was disappointed. I wondered what I had missed. But as I sat with it, I realized the answer had come at the level of my consciousness, not my expectations. What arrived was exactly what I was ready to receive—and it prepared me for what came next. Spirit always responds to consciousness.
As metaphysicians, we are taught to be clear in our what and then allow the Universe to determine the how. This is where I sometimes catch myself wanting to step in and manage the process. I want to offer Spirit a roadmap. I want to explain how it should all unfold.
But that is not mine to do.
There is a clear delineation of responsibility:
My work: Be crystal clear about what I desire.
Spirit’s work: Bring it forth in perfect form and timing.
So the practice is this: clarify, align, release—and trust.
It is not always easy and sometimes you may feel like you’re swimming upstream. Beloved family, well-meaning friends and the collective consciousness of society will tell you why it won’t work or never happen.
Don’t be swayed. You’re working in the realm of consciousness, not in the court of public opinion.
Back to Basics again and again!
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