Rev. Judee Chapman, an assistant minister at our Center, is one of the most centered, confidant practitioners of the Science of Mind that I know. When I asked her about our 100 Years of Science of Mind theme for this month, Spiritual Wisdom, she went right back to the foundation of it all and reminds…
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For this month’s 100 Years of Science of Mind theme, Spiritual Wisdom, Rev. Carla shares how acts of kindness and caring in some of life’s most uncertain moments gave her courage. It was in the kindness of others that she found Spirits universal wisdom showing up for her in moments of need. From Rev. Carla:…
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This October, our Center is offering a field study into the Science of Mind roots. It’s a five-day excursion to the New England coast, led by Dr. Heather and organized by Spirit Tours, to explore the place where Science of Mind all began. It’s the place where Ernest Holmes grew up; where Emerson discovered his truths; and…
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Today I noticed that I was really happy. I was not happy for a reason. I was simply grateful to be who I am, where I am and doing what I do. I found myself singing under my breath… in the back of my mind. It wasn’t a profound song, but it was a joyful…
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My sister was named for her grandmothers: Kathryn Anne came from grandma Kate Clark and grandma Anna Burrell. My brothers each had a string of names, Gerald Roy, Neal and John Douglas Lorne. They were named for my parents’ brothers and best friends. My name was chosen romantically. This is the story that I would…
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The Center for Spiritual Living Capistrano Valley is proud to welcome back Dean Sluyter for another amazing meditation workshop right here at our center after service! Love Offerings Welcome! Dean Sluyter (pronounced “slighter”) has taught natural methods of meditation and awakening since 1970. His five highly acclaimed books include Natural Meditation (Amazon #1 stress management bestseller, and Nautilus Gold…
DetailsWhat if the path to your most fulfilling life has already been written by the universe, and all you needed to do is awaken to it and accept it? As per Dr. Michael Beckwith, there are no extra people on this planet. Each and every one of us is born for a special…
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As Mother’s Day approaches, I am experiencing many different feelings and memories. This will be the second Mother’s Day since my Mom’s passing in June of 2016. I recently stumbled across a Mother’s Day card that I had not sent. I do not remember buying this for Mom but obviously I did. And evidently I…
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W. H. Murray was a Scottish mountaineer whose love of mount climbing is evident in his life. One of my favorite quotes comes from his book, The Scottish Himalayan Expedition. In it he writes: ” … but when I said that nothing had been done I erred in one important matter. We had definitely committed ourselves…
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