New Thought's Roots & Branches, with Rev. Dr. Ruth Miller, President of Emerson Institute
- Rev Stanley Maszczak (he/they)
- Jul 28
- 2 min read
Ever wonder how we got to where we are, in metaphysical spirituality? Ever wonder about the history of the New Thought movement and the leaders who paved the way for communities like ours to exist?
In this episode of New Thought's Roots and Branches, Rev. Dr. Ruth Miller (President of Emerson Institute) explores the lives, teachings, and lasting impact of two foundational pioneers of the New Thought movement: Annie Rix Militz and her sister, Harriet Rix, founders of the Home of Truth movement.
Key Highlights & Topics Covered
Pioneering History: Learn how a 12-lesson lecture series by Emma Curtis Hopkins in San Francisco (1887) inspired Annie Rix Militz to dedicate her life to metaphysical teaching, leading to the creation of the first Home of Truth and the publication of the worldwide Master Mind Journal.
Connections to Unity & Early Leaders: Discover how Annie studied alongside Charles and Myrtle Fillmore (graduating and ordained in the same 1891 class with Emma Curtis Hopkins) and contributed foundational teachings to early Unity publications.
Core Principles of the Home of Truth:
Supreme Unity: God as universal, infinite intelligence and supreme consciousness
Divine Expression: Every individual is a unique expression of the divine
Unconditional Love & Personal Connection: The highest spiritual principle is aligning with the God of our understanding to love ourselves and others unconditionally
Active Consciousness & Prayer: Shifting our mental states and prayers into total alignment ("at-one-ment") with divine substance rather than praying out of lack
Prosperity & Practical Mindset: Explore Harriet Rix’s practical teachings on "Rich Mentality"—moving away from strenuous labor for mere dollars and cents to recognizing infinite supply through spiritual awareness
Watch the full presentation below to dive deeper into Metaphysical and New Thought heritage:
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