January - February 2012 – Science of Mind Basics

The theme for 2012 is Be the Light: Grow, Serve, Shine, continuing the powerful program we experienced this fall. 

We add another dimension to our theme by using Ernest Holmes’ book, Living the Science of Mind, as our study guide for the whole year. This book is Holmes' companion to his text, The Science of Mind.

Copies will be available on the information table throughout the year. Most weeks, we will follow an essay from this practical book of down-to-earth essays on metaphysics, spirituality, and healing.

January 1 – What is Science of Mind?

Living the Science of Mind, p. 1

“One of our fundamental propositions is that God is all there is. When you say God is all there is, that includes everything, all possibility and all action, for Spirit is the invisible essence and substance of all form. It is impossible to separate the highest use of this science from the most exalted conception of an immanent Spirit, a transcendent Spirit, an available Spirit." ~ Ernest Holmes

Our service will include a visioning for the New Year and a White Stone Ceremony. During the ceremony, we will each set our intentions for the rest of the year, coming up with one or two words to represent changes we wish to make or what we wish to see expressing in our experience.  

You are also invited to witness the marriage blessing of two of our new members after the service in the sanctuary, followed by a New Year's Day potluck.

January 8 – Science of Mind – How to Use It

Living the Science of Mind, p. 11

The Power that creates exists before we use It. However, It can give us only that which we mentally take, and often our unbelief becomes our acceptance, our fear a misplaced faith. We bind ourselves by the very power which could as quickly free us. We should increase our receptivity and have a greater faith, if we wish to experience a larger degree of livingness. Our bowl of acceptance must be held up so that the outpouring of Spirit may be measured into our individual experience.

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January 15 – You Are a Forerunner

Living the Science of Mind, p. 16

You are a forerunner in this field [of conscious living], breaking down barriers of race consciousness, the accumulated effects of misconceptions, and the morbid fears of the world in which we live. When science, common sense, and a right philosophy combine, the half-gods of our mistaken beliefs will have to go. There is no point in waiting for this transformation in human affairs, for we cannot change the thought of the whole world overnight. But, fortunately, we can change our reactions to it, and build a strong and impregnable barrier in our own consciousness against everything that denies the Supreme Good.

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January 29 – Let God Do it

Living the Science of Mind, p. 24

“Each of us is an inlet to the Divine but because we are individuals we can inhibit Its flow, we can block It or squeeze It down to a small volume or even stop It; or, by opening up the channels of faith and conviction and hope, we can increase Its flow.”

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February 5 – What We Believe

Living the Science of Mind, pp. 83-106

This week we explore the declaration of principles called “What We Believe” and written by Ernest Holmes. A special reading of our principles juxtaposed with the Global Heart mission will be part of our Sunday celebration. As we hear and contemplate the guiding statements of Centers for Spiritual Living, we are reminded to claim our own declaration – to discover what we believe and commit to living it.

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February 12 – Getting Personal

Living the Science of Mind, pg. 111

“No one can find God for us; each individual must do this for him or herself. We cannot find God outside the self because we cannot go outside the Self. There is no place where we begin and God leaves off. We can find God only within ourselves.”

This week we plan to have the first Community Spotlight Conversation on Shared Leadership at Center for Spiritual Living - Olympia. We urge you to attend after service.

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