Exploring Spiritual Study at the Center

What would a Science of Mind approach to recovery from addiction look like? Conscious Recovery begins with a foundational idea: beneath every addictive pattern lives an essential self, whole and complete. Addictive behaviors develop as ways of managing pain and wounds that have gone unaddressed. When we trace a behavior back to its root, we find a person trying to cope, trying to survive, trying to feel okay. This root can be reached through steady inner work. Unlearning beliefs that no longer serve us, shifting how we perceive ourselves and our experiences, and practicing forgiveness, compassion, and gratitude open a path back to that wholeness. For those in recovery, this workshop offers practical tools for returning to the self that has been there all along. Workshop Details Date: Sunday, March 19 Time: 1:00–4:00 pm Teachers: Denise Pool, RScP, and Marielle Taylor, MSP, SUDCC IV Cost: $25-45, sliding scale Format: In person at the Center  Register here:  ...

What stories do you carry about growing older? Many of us absorb messages early in life about what aging takes away: energy, opportunity, relevance, choice. These messages settle in quietly, and over time they shape how we move through each decade. What if aging held something else? What if the years ahead brought more vitality, more purpose, more meaning, and more freedom? This is the inquiry at the heart of The Aging Journey, a four-week Spiritual Enrichment Course with Chris Kelly. Together, we'll turn toward the wisdom that already lives within each of us, wisdom that is creative, responsive, and still growing. Each Tuesday afternoon offers space to reflect, to question old assumptions, and to discover what becomes possible when we meet this stage of life with curiosity.   Register here:    https://cslsr.breezechms.com/form/TAG2026   Class Details Dates: Tuesdays, July 7–28 Time: 3:00–4:30 pm Teacher: Chris Kelly Cost: $50-100, sliding scale Format: In...

Thursdays, May 7 – May 28 • 6 to 8 pm Explore Pema Chödrön's Start Where You Are through the lens of Science of Mind in this four-week class on acceptance as a spiritual practice. We'll look at how we relate to ourselves—the habits of self-criticism, the quiet war many of us wage against who we really are—and how that shapes the way we see others. Along the way we'll work with concepts like maitri (unconditional friendliness toward oneself), tonglen meditation, and the Science of Mind teaching that wholeness isn't something we bui...

Have you ever noticed how much energy you dedicate to giving, planning, and doing, only to feel a subtle drain at the end of the day? In our fast-paced world, it’s remarkably easy to get caught up in a cycle of constant output. We often focus so intently on our responsibilities that we neglect our own needs. When this happens, we unintentionally forget how to create the space necessary to receive life’s inevitable blessings. On Sunday, April 26 , we invite you to pause the cycle of constant doing and join us for a restorative in-person workshop: Open Yourself to Receive. Cultivating the Art of Reception This workshop focuses on shifting your perspective from perpetual action to a more balanced and harmonious approach to living. By exploring receptive states of being, you can begin to welcome more abundance, peace, and support into your daily experience. During this two-hour session, you will: Identify Your Desires: Clearly define what you want to receive more of in your life right now...

It is a common experience to feel that we must change or improve ourselves before we can truly experience peace.  Many of us carry a subtle habit of self-criticism, waging a quiet war against who we are in this moment.  There is a more supportive way to live, one that begins with the realization that your inherent wholeness is already present and fully available to you. Beginning Thursday, May 7 , we invite you to join us for a four-week journey: Start Where You Are. The Practice of Radical Acceptance This course explores the profound teachings of Pema Chödrön through the supportive lens of Science of Mind. We focus on acceptance as a dynamic spiritual practice, shifting from the desire to "fix" ourselves to the power of simply being with ourselves. By cultivating a friendlier relationship with our own lives, we naturally change the way we interact with the world around us. During these four weeks, you will explore: The Wisdom of Maitri: Discover the practice of unconditiona...

It is a common experience to sit down for a moment of quiet, only to find your mind suddenly racing with an endless list of thoughts.  You might even have a dedicated mindfulness practice already, yet feel there is a deeper level of peace that remains just out of reach.  There is a way to stop the struggle with your own thoughts and instead step directly into a natural state of courage and ease. This is the heart of Effortless Mindfulness , which focuses on discovering the wise, loving presence that is already waiting within you. Beginning Tuesday, May 5 , we invite you to join us for a five-week course exploring a way of being that prioritizes realization over effort. The Path of Direct Experience This course is inspired by the teachings of Loch Kelly, drawing upon the ancient Dzogchen tradition. It shifts the focus from intense concentration to simple recognition. Instead of trying to control or quiet your mind through sheer will, this practice guides you to have a direct ex...