“The unexamined life is not worth living” — Socrates This quote has been the foundation upon which Lynn has based her life experience. Self-awareness and learning how to become more loving and accepting of her own life has been the key to her willingness to grow, learn and awaken to the magnificence of her own being…and then supporting others in their awakening evolved into her life’s purpose. It is her personal belief that we are all interconnected – united really – in the actual infinity of life itself. One person’s experience is shared by all at some level. This knowing initiates a heart-opening for greater love, expanded kindness and a full acceptance of all that is – right now – which has the capacity to transform and shift the life experience from one of fear and uncertainty to one of joy and celebration.

Lynn left her native Oregon to pursue a career in the fashion industry, working and traveling for many years in cities all over the country. She was introduced to the metaphysical spiritual philosophy of Science of Mind, by a friend who brought her to the Santa Rosa, California Church of Religious Science. It was a spiritual homecoming, and 3 weeks later, she began the 10-year journey toward ministerial licensing and ordination.

Science of Mind and Spirit was formulated by 20th century philosopher and mystic, Dr. Ernest Holmes. In his own words,

"The philosophy of Religious Science is nothing new to the world. It is rather a synthesis of the greatest concepts which have ever come into the mind of man. The Law of Moses, the Love of the Christ, the ethics of Buddha, the morals of Confucius, the deep spiritual realization of the Hindus, the mystical revelations of the saints of the Middle Ages, the laws of parallels and compensation of Emerson, the logic of Kant, the spirituality of Swedenborg, the beauty of Browning, and the wide universal sweep of Walt Whitman all find an exalted place in the philosophy of Religious Science."

In summary, it provides a venue for every person to realize their oneness with Spirit, their unity with all of life and to consciously create a connection with the Essence of Good that lives in every person’s being.

Coming to this teaching 20 years ago through the backdoor of a 12-step recovery program, Lynn became willing to “change her life by changing her mind”. Science of Mind provided concrete tools, in the form of Universal spiritual principles, that altered her life in a profound way. She became passionate about, and devoted to assisting others in awakening to the sacredness nestled in each person’s own heart.

Upon graduation from the Holmes Institute of Consciousness Studies, Lynn became the Assistant Minister to Rev. Dr. Edward Viljoen, Sr. Minister of the Center for Spiritual Living in Santa Rosa, California. Her passion was, and continues to be, the dynamic teaching of Ernest Holmes. As Director of Education at CSLSR, Lynn taught every S.O.M class, facilitated teacher & teaching assistant trainings, expanded opportunities to learn by offering classes during the day, all while creating a large and team-based compassionate care ministry. Officiating memorials is still a heart’s passion, and she feels it is an honor to support family and friends during the time of physical passing.

In January of 2002, Lynn answered the call as Community Spiritual Leader of the Portland, Oregon Center for Spiritual Living, where she served 7 years - 6 years in the pulpit and one year as a spiritual mentor to the new CSL. During her tenure as the spiritual leader of the Portland Center, Lynn spearheaded a shift in consciousness setting the stage for growth and shared leadership in this 50 year-old spiritual community, moving it from a Board to a more inclusive C.O.R.E. model of leadership. She initiated a successful annual pledge program; expanded the spiritual Education Ministry, while mentoring 2 ministerial students; spearheaded implementation of a professional music ministry, including a Gospel Chorus; guided visioning for the purchase of a new building to house and grow the evolving Center; co-created a growing annual women’s retreat; and served on the Northwest New Thought Annual Season for Non-Violence and Portland Interfaith Council.

Lynn is a passionate and creative speaker who teaches with humor and uses her personal stories to humanize her talks. She has been a featured speaker at many New Thought Centers around the United States and has a gift for teaching S.O.M. in a way that is easily understood. She has created and facilitated workshops and classes on such varied subjects as abundance, forgiveness, change and love. One class, “Relationships: Being Real” has been a favorite for those desiring to live from their authentic essence and bring true intimacy into all their relationships.

She is an intuitive teacher guiding her clients with clarity and love as they journey along a spiritual path of their own creation. She anchors herself in Spirit through a consistent daily spiritual practice of prayer, meditation, writing and study. She has an innate ability to “see to the heart” of a person and know their perfection despite what might show up in a person’s human life.

She is an avid reader, loves to travel, play golf and board games, and has a “secret desire” to be a restaurant reviewer as she adores dining well in the company of dear friends.

“Postcards From God” is a book in progress….stay tuned for its date of publication.