Exploring Spiritual Study at the Center

  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 ...

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 .

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 .

Some rules were made to be rewritten. Especially the ones you didn’t know you were following. Most of us live by silent rules. Be successful. Don’t fail. Stay in control. Look good doing it. We didn’t necessarily choose these rules; they were handed to us by family, culture, and experience. What if we could choose differently? In Self-Mastery through Self-Inquiry , we take time to look at the “game” of life we’ve been playing. What are the hidden rules? What are we trying to win? And is it actually working? This course invites you to redefine the game as an evolving journey toward wisdom, creativity, and deeper fulfillment. Join us Mondays, July 1 through August 19, 6–8 pm, online or in person at the Center. Taught by Edward Viljoen with guest teaching from Rev. Russ Legear. Registration at www.cslsr.org.  Questions? Contact russ.legear@cslsr.org .

Discipline is about staying in relationship with what matters most. In spiritual practice, the word 'discipline' is often  misunderstood. It can sound like control, restriction, or pressure. But at its heart, discipline is about devotion. It’s the steady return to something you value, again and again. In Self-Mastery through Self-Inquiry , we explore discipline as a form of spiritual kindness. It gives structure to our growth, by choice. When discipline is rooted in love rather than pressure, it becomes a powerful way to align your outer life with your inner truth. We begin to show up with more presence.  We speak more carefully.  We take time for reflection.  Over time, this steady rhythm reveals something more profound, an inner strength that doesn’t depend on circumstances. The class meets Mondays, July 1 through August 19, 6–8 pm, in person or online via Zoom. Taught by Edward Viljoen, with guest teaching from Rev. Russ Legear. Registration at www.cslsr.org...

What if the person you think you are is only part of the story? Most of us move through life shaped by roles, habits, expectations, and personal history. We often say, “this is just who I am,” but that version of ourselves may only be the surface. Beneath that surface is something deeper and more enduring—the Self. Not the reactive, constructed self shaped by our experiences, but the deeper Self that many spiritual traditions point to. This Self is whole, unconditioned, and intimately connected to the Creative Power of Life. In the Self-Mastery through Self-Inquiry course, we begin with a simple question: Who am I, really? The process is quiet and grounded. We take time to connect with the deeper presence within us, the one not defined by fear or past wounds. The one that already knows clarity, love, and steadiness. The one that doesn’t need to prove anything. As we get in touch with that presence, something begins to shift. We find ourselves responding to life with more calm, mo...