Exploring Spiritual Study at the Center

I remember how wonderful my imagination was when I was a kid. It seemed like there was no limit to what my mind could think up. When I was in the first grade, I found an old dictionary, and my imagination turned it into a powerful book of spells so that I could be a wizard! And I often dreamed of what it would be like to live amongst the stars, flying from sun to sun in a spaceship, exploring the wonders of our universe. My imagination was like my own personal movie theater--except I got to participate in the movies! I feel sad when I see how our imagination can sometimes be suppressed as we become adults, as though it is a tool that is no longer useful. The truth is that our imagination is a superpower, especially the ability for us to visualize new possibilities with the power of our inner eye. Imagination is what created the Mona Lisa, inspired the Wright brothers to bring us powered flight, and sent humans to the Moon and beyond. Those beautiful ideas couldn't become real until...

Life can be challenging. We can't predict what might happen, and that uncertainty can be stressful. In fact, uncertainty is one of the biggest hurdles I've personally had to build a relationship with in my own life. I really like knowing what's going on, and when life throws me a curveball, it can be frightening.  What has helped me a great deal is knowing that I have a strong spiritual foundation to help me approach each challenge I encounter from a place of love and compassion--for myself and for anyone involved.  Spiritual Mind Treatment , also called Affirmative Prayer, helps me to speak positively with myself, and to remind myself that there is a greater goodness that underlies all of creation. This is incredibly helpful during those moments when it's hard for me to find goodness in a bad situation.  Meditation  gives me the mental resilience I need when life gets tough by helping my mind to reorganize itself in a way where I am less reactive. It gives me a feel...

  In addition to learning about the Science of Mind philosophy and how to apply it, being in a class is one of the best ways to enter more deeply into our spiritual community. It is a wonderful opportunity to meet and get to know people from many different backgrounds. Classes at the Center give you what you need to expand your knowledge of spiritual principles and to gain practical spiritual tools for everyday use. Our teachers are experienced practitioners of Science of Mind who love to teach and share the power that these teachings have to change lives. Classes combine experiential exercises with explanations of the principles of SOM practice. The home study portion of our classes are designed to inspire deeper understanding and love of spiritual principles and practical application. https://cslsr.org/education-calendar/ Much love, Rev. Russ Legear

Visualization is the practice of using your imagination to intentionally guide your life and expand your awareness toward your desired direction. Dr. Edward Viljoen will lead an afternoon workshop on this topic at the Center for Spiritual Living. We often use our imagination unconsciously, sometimes in ways that can undermine our goals. At this workshop, you'll learn to harness your imagination consciously, visualizing outcomes that resonate deeply and are meaningful to you and tapping into the energy that inspires and stimulates creativity. Join us to explore the art and practice of creative visualization. This workshop will provide insights on how visualization can effectively steer you towards your desired outcomes and include practical exercises to hone this skill. Details: Date: Sunday, June 2 Time: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Location: Center for Spiritual Living, in-person Instructor: Dr. Edward Viljoen Fee: Sliding scale from $20 to $50