Science of Mind Magazine, May Edition
Rev (Dr.) Cynthia Ramirez Lindenmeyer
"By embracing the truth that I am part of the One Mind, I can transcend the illusion of separation and live in alignment with Universal Law."
Has a reading from the Science of Mind text ever felt like an “Aha” moment? My moment came when I read pages 473-474, which discusses the Garden of Eden—the tale of Adam and Eve living in paradise until they disobeyed God’s command not to eat from one specific tree. A talking serpent tells Eve God is wrong. She eats from said tree. Gives fruit to Adam. He partakes. This act of disobedience results in their expulsion from the Garden and introduces separation in all aspects of life.
Decades of Christian Sunday School teaching unraveled. The Science of Mind teaching opened a new perspective for me, for Holmes illuminates the tale as a profound allegory about the duality of existence and the omnipresence of Spirit, not the “Fall of Humanity” as I learned.
Deviating from the dominant Christian interpretation, Holmes communicates that viewing life solely through a material lens hinders the recognition of our unity with the One Mind. The serpent, far from being merely a tempter, symbolizes the constant invitation to live in harmony with Universal Law, where our thoughts and actions shape reality. This realization urges us to align our consciousness with the values of love, compassion, and unity, challenging the dualistic allure of modern distractions.
My epiphany was transformative, releasing me from the confines of traditional theological interpretations. I questioned the foundation of religious beliefs deeply rooted in sin because of an absurd interpretation of a profound allegory. Imagine if Christians read this narrative about Adam and Eve with the understanding that it illustrates the peril of living disconnected from the awareness that our essence is intertwined with Spirit!
The Science of Mind explanation redefined paradise for me—not as a lost Eden, but as the freedom to acknowledge our spiritual oneness. The temptation to engage with the world through a dualistic lens remains strong, yet I am now conscious of a choice. By embracing the truth that I am part of the One Mind, I can transcend the illusion of separation and live in alignment with Universal Law.
Contact Reverend (Doctor) Cynthia Ramirez Lindenmeyer at cynthia@sacredactivismtoday.org
