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Reclaim Your Natural Ease: An Invitation to Awareness Through Movement®

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Have you ever noticed how a deep, spontaneous breath resets your entire perspective? That feeling of sudden expansion, where your shoulders settle and the world feels lighter, is a signal of your body’s innate intelligence. It is a reminder that you are designed for harmony. While many modern habits encourage us to move with effort, the most significant shifts in how we feel often come from simple, guided curiosity. We invite you to join us for Awareness Through Movement® (ATM) classes. These sessions help you rediscover the fluidity and grace that belong to you. The Experience of Quiet Clarity In these sessions, you engage in gentle movement sequences that speak directly to your nervous system. By prioritizing your own comfort, you allow your brain to map out efficient ways to sit, stand, and move. What you gain from each 45-minute session: Immediate Physical Ease: Many students leave class feeling taller and more grounded. You may find an upright posture that feels light and sustai...
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Start Where You Are

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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 build, but is something we already are. Each week includes meditation, journaling, affirmative prayer, and group conversation. No prior...
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Open Yourself to Receive.

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In today's fast-paced world, getting caught up in the never-ending cycle of giving, consuming, and doing is easy. We often neglect our needs and forget to create space for receiving the blessings life offers. This workshop aims to shift our perspective and guide us toward a more balanced and harmonious approach to living by opening to receptive states of being. Here are some of the key spiritual benefits we can expect to gain from this two-hour workshop: ·         Identifying What You Want To Receive More Of :   We will spend time shifting our mindset from what is missing to opening ourselves to the infinite possibilities that surround us. This shift in consciousness will positively impact our personal lives, interactions with others, and contributions to society. ·         Nurturing Receptive States of Being : We will identify receptive states of being and tune into them to increase our awareness of receiving. Attendees will be encoura...
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Help for Today with Dr. Edward VIljoen

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Help for Today  is a four-week class based on  Help for Today  by Ernest Holmes and William D. Hornaday, offering clear, usable spiritual guidance for navigating personal and collective challenges in a complex world. The class explores how individual consciousness contributes to a better world, how spiritual self-reliance strengthens confidence and clarity, how fear spreads and how it can be consciously interrupted, and how the practice of blessing reshapes both inner life and outer relationships. Designed for a mixed audience, this course emphasizes real-life application, personal insight, and ethical engagement with the world around us.  Registration here:   Help for Today Week One – Creating a Better World This chapter begins with a simple but demanding idea: the world we experience is shaped first in consciousness before it appears in conditions. Holmes and Hornaday are inviting us into a deeper question without ignoring social problems or retreating in...
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Stepping Boldly into 2026 - Spiritual Study at the Center

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  It's a new year, and a new opportunity for spiritual study.  Learning is a key aspect of the Science of Mind. Our founder, Dr. Ernest Holmes, never claimed to have a complete view of the Living Spirit. He knew that he was limited by his humanity, and because of that, he encourages us to be "open at the top." This is exactly how I'm approaching our education program this year. My goal is for our classes and workshops to be timely and relatable to what's going on in the world now. After all, Ernest also reminds us that spirituality doesn't amount to much if it's not useful in our day-to-day affairs.  I encourage you to check out our upcoming classes in our new Education Catalog . In it you will find a host of new classes and workshops that are meant to share useful and relevant perspectives on Spirit that you can adopt, should you choose, into your own spiritual practice.  Here are just a few of the classes you'll find: The Abundance in Austerity: The ...
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The Art of Self-Inquiry: Your Inner GPS for Growth

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Growth begins by asking the right questions. Self-inquiry is a powerful tool. It may not offer instant answers. What it does offer is a space where clarity can emerge. The purpose is to uncover the wisdom already within you. In Self-Mastery through Self-Inquiry , you’ll learn to use reflection as a spiritual practice to create space for truth to rise to the surface. This kind of awareness builds trust in your own inner guidance. As that trust deepens, your relationship to challenges begins to shift. You become more grounded in what matters. You make decisions with intention. Inquiry becomes a way to align your life with the quiet knowing at your center. The course meets Mondays, July 1 through August 19, from 6 to 8 pm. Join us online or in person at the Center. Taught by Edward Viljoen, with guest teaching from Rev. Russ Legear. Registration is now available at www.cslsr.org .
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Emotional and Spiritual Maturity in Real Life

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Maturity is about staying awake, especially when it’s hard. There’s a quiet strength that comes from knowing yourself. Not just the roles you play or the emotions you feel, but the values you live by and the presence you bring to each moment. In Self-Mastery through Self-Inquiry , we delve into what it means to cultivate emotional and spiritual maturity. It’s a practice. One that includes honesty, accountability, compassion, and resilience. You’ll learn tools for navigating challenges without losing your center. You’ll reflect on what triggers you, what heals you, and what helps you return to your deeper Self. Over time, the habits of reaction give way to thoughtful response. And that, too, is self-mastery. The course runs from July 1 to August 19, on Monday evenings from 6 to 8 pm, either in person or online via Zoom. Taught by Edward Viljoen, with guest teaching from Rev. Russ Legear. Registration available at www.cslsr.org .
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