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A Year of Daily Wisdom from Ernest Holmes is a book of transformative daily lessons in Science of Mind read aloud each day by radio personality Adam Klugman. A long-time student of Science of Mind, Adam brings a sophisticated understanding and a deeply felt conviction to Holmes’ daily content. His rich, resonant speaking voice makes listening to them a joy, and his recording place these powerful lessons in your pocket so that you can listen anywhere, anytime, as part of your daily, spiritual ...
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The James Mellon Podcast features inspirational talks given by Dr James Mellon. Dr. James is a pre-eminent New Thought speaker and teacher. His weekly talks explore personal development and spirituality, using humor and real world examples to help listeners live their best life ever.
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In service to securing your liberty and the security of a free state! A former cop and military combat veteran examines samurai related martial arts, personal empowerment, and the principles of political economy as a path to liberation.
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We are a spiritual community that blesses all teachings and all spiritual teachers. We know that there is no wrong way to worship, whether it be lighting a candle, facing the east, burning incense, repeating a mantra, lighting a menorah, or offering prayer. We respect all the ways there are to draw closer to Spirit, for even though there may appear to be great differences in the path, the destination is the same. --- As an expression of our community, this podcast offers you weekly messages ...
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We often think about love being a demonstration of a gift or kind gesture to give or to receive. How would life change if we saw love as a demonstration of who we truly are? Join Rev. Christine as she shares insights on the power of love as our true expression in the world.By Rev. Christine Green
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Life is hard; at times, it can feel like we’re pushing against the current getting nowhere. It seems rational to find and take the easy way through it all. Afterall, why make it harder than it has to be? In our teaching, we often want to navigate a challenge “with ease and grace.” But, what if it’s not meant to be easy; what if the rough water, the…
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This month we go back to basics, exploring some of the foundational principles of our spiritual philosophy as a Center for Spiritual Living, a positive spirituality. At last – Freedom! That’s what spiritual living is all about. Freedom to live your best life. Freedom to live the life you desire. Sure, we have a belief system, but it’s based in Univ…
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A Positive Spirituality: No Hell, Only Heaven Within
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26:25No Hell, Only Heaven Within – This month we go back to basics, exploring some of the foundational principles of our spiritual philosophy as a Center for Spiritual Living, a positive spirituality. This week – Heaven and Hell. What are they, really? Are they actual places? States of mind? What is the relationship between them and our lives? As a Cent…
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A Positive Spirituality: No Sin, Only Cause and Effect
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34:52This month we go back to basics, exploring some of the foundational principles of our spiritual philosophy as a Center for Spiritual Living, a positive spirituality. This week – Original sin? Salvation? What’s all that about? Well, here at Center for Spiritual Living, we have a very different take on sin. In fact, we don’t even use that word becaus…
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This month we go back to basics, exploring some of the foundational principles of our spiritual philosophy as a Center for Spiritual Living, a positive spirituality. First up – God, what It is and what It isn’t. We believe in and teach a concept of God based on the simple Truth that God Is Love, and that God is all there is. That’s It. But, of cour…
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Ep66: The Rule of Law Under Martial Governance
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37:16A reading and commentary on Dr. Edwin Vieira’s By Tyranny Out of Necessity: The Bastardy of Martial Law, Chapter 4, Section 3. The discussion revolves around the themes of liberty and security, drawing on historical and contemporary contexts. The episode begins with a Samurai maxim, "After the victory, tighten your helmet strap," attributed to Toyo…
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Rising of the Christ Consciousness – Part 2 – Being the Light
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31:03As we approach Christmas, we look at Christ Consciousness. Attaining Christ Consciousness was not an accomplishment exclusive to Jesus of Nazareth; he was an example, not the exception. There is more “light” in the world now than at any time in human history. We contribute to it by letting our Christ Consciousness rise and being the Light of Harmon…
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#077: Immaculate: Liberating Perfection and Unleashing True Potential
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21:23Imagine being born free of any imperfections—like Mary, celebrated during the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. This misunderstood holiday, most often thought of with the conception of Jesus, actually honors Mary being born without original sin. Inspired by this, we draw parallels to Lady Gaga's empowering anthem "Born This Way" and discuss how e…
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Rising of the Christ Consciousness – Part 1 – Preparing The Way, In Darkness
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29:09As we approach Christmas, we look at Christ Consciousness. Attaining Christ Consciousness was not an accomplishment exclusive to Jesus of Nazareth; he was an example, not the exception. At this time of year, when the Northern Hemisphere is at its darkest, we explore the work we need to do to prepare the way for our Christ Consciousness to rise, wor…
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#076: Embracing Renewal: Unlocking Dreams Through Belief and Creative Potential
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24:33Have you ever wondered what it takes to truly unlock the dreams you've held onto since childhood? Discover the art of personal rebirth as I share my own journey of stepping back from what no longer served me, only to find a soulmate and a deeper understanding of life's continuum. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of the beauty of renewal, sym…
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One hundred twenty seven years later the answer is the same. What are your thoughts? Your beliefs? What do you KNOW in your heart of hearts? Let’s delve into these questions together, creating an energy that unto itself will be a gift!By Rev Barbara Wuest
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#075: Unveiling Authenticity: Navigating Belonging and Embracing Joyful Living
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24:50Where do you truly belong, and what does it mean to live authentically? Join Dr. James Mellon on a journey where he peels back the layers of societal expectations to uncover the essence of belonging. Inspired by Mark Nepo's poignant reflections, Dr. James explores the kinship of shared human experiences. His discussion challenges you to reflect on …
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#074: The Essence of Oneness and Shared Consciousness
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24:41Can we truly see the universe within ourselves? Join us as we navigate the profound realms of oneness and holons, exploring how each of us is an embodiment of the universe. Inspired by the wisdom of Rumi and Thich Nhat Hanh, we challenge conventional perceptions and encourage an introspective journey to recognize divinity in everyone and everything…
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The Buddha taught, “My teaching is like the finger pointing at the moon. Do not confuse the finger for the moon.” We teach, we study, we learn, we meditate, we pray. But what is it all for? Is what we do the moon, or the finger?By Rev Bridget McCann
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#073: Standing Firm in Adversity: Embracing Resilience, Love, and Authenticity
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24:47What does it mean to stand firm in the face of life's most challenging moments? Reflecting on my personal journey, I share the complexities and heartaches of continuing to lead and speak publicly while navigating a devastating stage four cancer diagnosis and the loss of my daughter. These life-altering experiences have profoundly shaped my understa…
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The election is over and the votes are in (hopefully). Now what? How do we move forward, together, when some are filled with joy and some with despair? Is it even possible? How is it possible? Let’s explore what’s next, as loving spiritually minded people living in divisive times.By Rev Bridget McCann
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#072: Building Bridges Across Divides: Embracing Love and Unity for Lasting Peace
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26:19Have you ever wondered if genuine connections can be made across political divides? Through a personal tale of inviting my politically diverse family to an Obama musical, we explore how understanding and empathy can foster these connections. This episode gently unravels the layers of political identities, encouraging open dialogue that might just b…
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Awe is a powerful experience, a spiritual on ramp. Dr. Dacher Keltner defines Awe as “the feeling of being in the presence of something vast that transcends your current understanding of the world.” In that, lies transformation, for our health, our relationships, and our experience of life.By Rev Bridget McCann
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#071: Embracing Serendipity: Trusting the Universe and Inspiring Personal Growth
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25:23Ever had a chance encounter that seemed like destiny? Join me as I share the serendipitous story of meeting my husband, Kevin, and how a pivotal audition shaped my life's path. Through these personal experiences, we explore the concept of emergent evolution and the idea that our lives are not a series of random events but part of a grand, orchestra…
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Gratitude is a spiritual super-power. We close-out our Partners in Prosperity series by looking at the role of gratitude in both growing our prosperity consciousness and simply helping us live happier more fulfilling lives.By Rev Bridget McCann
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#070: Unleashing Potential by Embracing the Unknown
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24:34Stepping beyond the boundaries of our comfort zones can lead us to a world of unexpected opportunities and profound connections. Reflecting on a pivotal moment when I left home to pursue my dreams in New York City, shortly after my mother's passing, I share how the kindness of strangers helped me navigate this transformative chapter. This episode i…
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Our society constantly bombards us with messages of scarcity. But, all the important things in life, all the things that help us feel prosperous – none of them are scarce. It’s a spiritual law of the universe – nothing is pie!By Rev Bridget McCann
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#069: Navigating Modern Communication: Embracing Presence and Divine Prosperity
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29:14What happens when the digital world takes over, and acronyms like "LOL" become more confusing than humorous? Join us as we unravel the complexities of modern communication, where a simple text can mean different things to different people. Through a light-hearted story, we'll explore why it might be time to put down the phone and opt for a more dir…
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Ernest Holmes said we should wish for no private good when we pray, that what we desire for ourselves we should desire for all humans. We Are One; whatever prosperity means for each of us individually, therefore, is true prosperity only when it is available to all.By Rev Bridget McCann
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What do you think of when you hear the word prosperity? There’s a good chance you’re thinking of financial freedom. While prosperity can mean that, the fuller meaning of prosperity is so much more than that. Let’s explore, together, what prosperity means in the larger scope of our lives.By Rev Bridget McCann
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#068: Living Authentically and Shedding Old Influences
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34:36Reflecting on the milestone of my 70th birthday, I found myself captivated by the concept of consciousness and the various influences that shape our lives. What if the key to elevating our consciousness is shedding those external influences that weigh us down? Inspired by a workshop with a dear friend exploring the teachings of Carolyn Myss, I bega…
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When it feels like everything is falling into pieces, Truth reveals there is a pathway of Peace amidst the chaos. Our individual presence matters and every action and intention to reveal Peace makes a difference. Today’s message is an exploration into “What is mine to do to reveal Peace on Earth?”.By Rev. Marilyn Sprague
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#067: Awakening the Divine Within: Embracing Flow, Belief, and Authentic Living
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29:53What if the divine presence you’ve always thought was separate from you is actually within you, shaping your everyday life? Let’s traverse this extraordinary journey as we discuss the profound shift from perceiving God as an external entity to recognizing the divine spark within ourselves. Drawing insights from Stephen Cutler's "The Art of Impossib…
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There’s a point in every process where things are not what they were, but not yet what they are becoming, and how we manage this liminal state is key to what we will experience. On this Equinox weekend, Rev. Dr. Ruth will offer ideas from various cultures, psychology, and the metaphysical science of New Thought that can guide us through these times…
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#066: Living Intentionally Harnessing the Strength of Commitment
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21:33Have you ever wondered what truly stands between you and your goals? In this episode, we explore the transformative power of wholehearted commitment, inspired by Yoda's wisdom from Star Wars. We challenge the idea of merely "trying" and reveal how embracing full dedication can revolutionize the way we tackle life's hurdles. By sharing personal expe…
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Source matters. This can be considered on many levels. Is something a “fact”? What’s the source? Are you feeling anxious? What’s the source? Delving deeper and deeper, when we touch upon the True Source, the One Source, all becomes clearer, lighter and easier to heal. Our lives can be knitted together like an elegant tapestry or knotted together in…
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#065: Redefining Spirituality and Identity Beyond Boundaries
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30:06What if you could redefine who you are and your purpose in life by simply looking within? Join us on a journey of self-reflection inspired by the teachings of Ernest Holmes as we challenge the conventional wisdom of long-term planning. By sharing personal stories, including the emotional experience of producing a musical during a sabbatical, we exp…
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Life is always responding to our predominant thoughts and actions; Dr. Ernest Holmes says, “where the mind flows, energy goes”. We truly are responsible for living our best life.By Rev Gayle Dillon
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Stuck in the past, with feelings of resentment and anger? Anxious about what you need to do today? Worried about the future? There’s a spiritual practice specifically for each of these “time.”By Rev Bridget McCann
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I have to get this done. I should go visit so and so. I need to work. It’s easy to bemoan or even resent the “have to’s” and the “I should’s”, the things that feel like unwelcome obligations. But what if we changed our attitude to “I get to do stuff”? It just might change our experience of life and our relationships.…
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If you can’t see it, does it exist? If you see something that can’t be explained, does it exist, or does your brain create a thought to make it exist? Let’s look at some fun stuff that happens and determine if we can really be God in human form!By Rev Barbara Wuest
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Many people like to tell us what we ought to do, and why. It can all seem like a lot of confusing disorienting noise, especially when it conflicts with what we know interiorly about who we are and what we are meant to be and do. How do we navigate the noise and find our path?By Rev Bridget McCann
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The Lakota People, as well as other Indigenous Peoples, celebrate Sun Dance during the hot summer months. It is a profoundly sacred time of prayer, community, and healing. In honor of Sun Dance, Rev. Bridget shares what she has learned from Lakota elders about prayer, generosity, respect, wisdom, and humor.…
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Non-Judgment: Because You Never Really Know
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26:35It’s so easy, isn’t it? We all do it – judge others for actions we believe are wrong. Sometimes we simply cannot imagine any circumstance under which the action taken could ever be the right thing to do; it’s wrong, period, end of story. But, what if there really is more to the story?By Rev Bridget McCann
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Joy simply IS, it’s a Universal Truth. It has tremendous benefits for our overall health. Yet, when facing adversity, or when simply caught up in the busyness of life, it can be difficult to find and experience Joy. But, it is there, and we can find it.By Rev Bridget McCann
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Ep65: Attitudes of Occupying Martial Governors
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43:26A reading and commentary on Dr. Edwin Vieira, Jr’s By Tyranny Out of Necessity: The Bastardy of Martial Law, Chapter 4, Part 2. Embrace the paradox and see through false appearances. Learn to discern deception and false hope while remaining hopeful of a better life and way of being. The Way is in training, and the path of personal discipline leads …
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Freedom has many expressions, such as freedom from persecution, violence, and lack, and freedom to learn, thrive, and be one’s self. This week, we celebrate July 4th by exploring how freedom of different sorts has changed the lives of three young immigrants to the United States.By Rev Bridget McCann
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Ep64: Colorful Rationales for Rogue Martial Law
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46:58A reading and commentary on Dr. Edwin Vieira, Jr’s By Tyranny Out of Necessity: The Bastardy of Martial Law, Chapter 4, Part 1. What narratives will the political caste employ to impose “martial governance” upon We The People? How do these justifications square with legitimate legal principles and constitutional order? How will rogue public officer…
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Writing a New Chapter with Devotion: Responsible Stewardship
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53:03Devotion guides our actions on behalf of something we love. An author is devoted to the characters, feeling responsible for letting each one express itself. In spiritual community, we write our current chapter by being devoted responsible stewards of the past we have inherited from our predecessors and the future we borrow from our children.…
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63: Elite Overconfidence in Martial Governance
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28:32Closing out the reading and commentary on Dr. Edwin Vieira, Jr’s By Tyranny Out of Necessity: The Bastardy of Martial Law, Chapter 3. Liberty requires discipline, both individually and communally. It’s not enough to speak of wanting an ideal, you have to do the work to achieve it. Yet there are always excuses and distractions to be overcome, and se…
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Writing a New Chapter with Love: The Power of Community
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53:03Community is one of the most powerful forces in our lives. Writing workshops provide community for authors, a place of mutual support and upliftment. Loving spiritual community supports each individual and, at the same time, creates a force that is greater than the sum of those individuals.By Rev Bridget McCann
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A reading and commentary on Dr. Edwin Vieira, Jr’s By Tyranny Out of Necessity: The Bastardy of Martial Law, Chapter 3, Part 4, discussing how the “haves” are expropriating and immiserating the “have nots” and the “used to haves” using fear as a justification. The political caste cannot deliver on the “freedom from want” and, therefore, must resort…
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Writing a New Chapter with Faith: God’s Got This!
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24:15Life wants to express, all the time, everywhere. Great authors often say that the book comes through them, the characters and the story are already there, wanting to be expressed. Likewise, everything we need to write our next chapter for Portland CSL is already available. We access it with faith, faith that God’s Got This!…
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A reading and commentary of Dr. Edwin Vieira’s By Tyranny Out of Necessity: The Bastardy of Martial Law, Chapter 3, Part 3. We delve into the intricate interplay of mindset, martial art, and the science of political-economy to address the problem of monopoly cartels that are undermining good governance and the livelihood of ordinary citizens. Throu…
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