July Classes and Workshops at the Center

 

The Way of Effortless Mindfulness Mondays, July 1 – July 29 • 6 to 8 pm Have you ever tried mindfulness meditation, but found it hard to focus because your thoughts constantly interrupt you? Do you have an existing mindfulness practice, but are looking to expand it and go deeper? Are you wanting to gain access to that wise inner Self that is filled with love and compassion? The Way of Effortless Mindfulness, by Loch Kelly, shares a new-to-us form of mindfulness meditation rooted in the centuries old Dzogchen tradition of Buddhism. It is based on having a direct experience of the wise inner Self that is at the core of each of us. In this practice, we become aware of our inner awareness, and through that awareness, become able to cultivate more love, courage, and compassion in our daily lives. Join Rev. Russ to explore Effortless Mindfulness.  Teacher: Rev. Russ Legear Cost: Sliding scale ($50-$100) In person at the Center 5 weeks Register for The Way of Effortless Mindfulness The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success Saturdays, July 6 – Aug. 24 • 9:30 to 11:30 am Does it sometimes feel like it is just too much work to cultivate success in your life? Does success feel unattainable? In The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success, based on the classic by Deepak Chopra, we will challenge the idea that success needs to be hard. Each week we will explore the seven laws, and through this new understanding, learn how to live in effortless harmony with natural laws in ways that enhance our well-being, health, abundance, and relationships.  Success doesn’t need to be hard. Join Rev. Siota to find out how to embrace the seven laws and live a more fulfilling life! Teacher: Rev. Siota Belle Cost: $200 (Scholarships and discounts available) Core Class • 8 weeks In person at the Center Register for the Seven Spiritual Laws of Success The Beauty of Imperfection Sunday, July 14 • 1 to 3:30 pm We are often taught that we must be perfect in the world. That to be anything less means that we have failed. This can be a very stressful way to live, and the reality is that we don’t have to be perfect to live a beautiful life.  In this workshop led by Dr. Edward, you will learn how to recognize and celebrate the beauty in imperfection, fostering self-acceptance and a more compassionate outlook toward oneself and others. Teacher: Dr. Edward Viljoen Cost: Sliding scale ($25-$55)  Workshop In person at the Center Register for the Beauty of Imperfection A Fresh Look at Affirmations Tuesdays, July 16 – July 30 • 6 to 7:30 pm Have you ever taken a moment to examine how you talk to yourself? Our self-talk can have a profound impact upon how we approach life. Whether positive or negative, our self-talk is a powerful affirmation.  In this three-week course led by Dr. Edward, we will examine affirmations and our self-talk with fresh eyes to see how we can undo the impact of our negative self-talk.  Teacher: Dr. Edward Viljoen Cost: Sliding scale ($35-$75) Spiritual Enrichment Course • 3 weeks In person at the Center and on Zoom Register for A Fresh Look at Affirmations Wholeheartedly Me Sunday, July 28 • 1 to 3:30 pm What if joy, peace, and aliveness were right where you are? What if you knew you mattered and you belonged? What if you were at home, simply being you, in a wholehearted way? Join Rev Tara in this interactive, play-filled inquiry into being all that we are--nothing to fix, nothing to hide, perfectly imperfect.  Teacher: Rev. Tara Steele Cost: Sliding scale ($25-$45) Workshop In person at the Center Register for Wholeheartedly Me Our New Education Catalog is Here! Find out what classes, workshops, and book studies are coming up from July through December  Be sure to pick up the new Education Catalog at the Info Desk the next time you are at the Center, or click the link below for a digital copy. July Through December 2024 Education Catalog  Scholarships are available for all Core classes that are prerequisites for our Advanced Consciousness Studies and Prayer Practitioner programs. Click below to learn more.  Discounts and Scholarships The Center for Spiritual Living is inspired by a vision of a healthy, loving world in which people awaken to their spiritual magnificence.    Contacts for Spiritual Support  For grief support, call Rev. Siota Belle at (707) 527-3650.  To have someone pray with you, call our Telephone Prayer Ministry, (707) 527-3484. Leave your name and number; someone will call you within the hour. To hear an inspirational message and prayer, call Dial-a-Thought, (707) 527-3545.  To request hospital or home telephone visits, call Heart in Hand, (707) 527-3574.  For additional spiritual support, click on “Resources” at the top of our homepage, www.cslsr.org.  To have a one-on-one appointment with a prayer practitioner for coaching and prayer, go to https://cslsr.org/members/practitioners/ and contact the practitioner of your choice. Fees apply. We also offer in-person prayer with one of our prayer practitioners after each service on Sundays. Simply stop by the host's table at the back of the Sanctuary, and our host will direct you to an available practitioner.