Become legendary...

Nothing but net.
Expect great.
These were phrases used during the game programming.

Congratulations Boston Celtics on Banner #17.
I watched the last two quarters and actually was able to follow the game better than I have in the past and really marvelled at the defensive skill and artistry the Celtics displayed. They earned this championship and I loved watching the teamwork and chemistry in action.

Also legendary and great in my book is Ernest Holmes. Today, I had the privilege and pleasure of volunteering in the newly created Science of Mind Library and Archives Foundation in its new home at the Seaside Center for Spiritual Living in Encinitas.

For the past two weeks, Rev. Dr. Marilyn Leo has been supervising the move of all the books and archival material into the new location. Having worked with Rev. Marilyn many times up in the Burbank office and long before that, working with her on a class about Dr. Holmes, she called me to ask if I could lend a hand. I only regret that I was out of town so much last week and couldn't get there before today to help.

As I was getting ready to leave, Rev. Marilyn handed me a ledger-size book and said, "Here, you'll appreciate this." In my hands she placed a long black book that I opened to view it's typewritten pages. A Commentary on the Science of Mind by Ernest Holmes. This manuscript was written in 1933 and only 100 copies were made. I was dumbstruck. This was a unique commentary written by a man for whom I have profound respect, and I was holding history in my hands. Oh, how I wanted to just zoom out of the bigger picture called the archives and zoom in on the essay, curl up somewhere by myself and read every single typewritten letter. Awesome.

What a gift this library will be to students of the Science of Mind and Spirit. How lucky the Southern California folks are to have it readily available. My gratitude goes out to the Seaside Center for Spiritual Living for making it welcome and offering space. And a nod of profound appreciation for the dedication that Rev. Marilyn Leo has always given to the Holmes legacy and archives with her time, treasure and talent.

To better support the work of the archives library, it has been set up as a separate foundation from any of the churches and is its own 501 c.3 and therefore, tax deductible. If you wish to donate or tithe to this important work, you may do so to:
Science of Mind Archives and Library Foundation, P.O. Box 1177, Cardiff, CA 92007

When the work is done and there is a grand opening, look for announcements within the field churches, as well as the Foundation's own website. And I will no doubt, remind you.

It is never too late to stumble upon greatness--past or present--and there is still time to become legendary. I wish you nothing but net and see you on the court.