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May 10, 2022: From the Pen of Dr. Maxine

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You live in an expanding Universe; you are a microcosm within the macrocosm, and the same creative process that operates through the Universe operates through all its parts. Your awareness 0f this truth is your point of access to the principle of abundance. ~ Dennis Merritt Jones, The Art of Abundance, p. 53
How wonderful it is to learn and work with the Universal, Intelligent, Creative Process, which is readily available to all of us, the moment we become aware of It. There is every reason to invite this wholesome and expansive Power to bring our consciousness to a higher place of Peace and Plenty, Love and Creativity, and True Success in every area of our lives.
Tonight, we begin the first of five Zoom classes on “The Art of Abundance,” based on Dr. Dennis Merritt Jones’ book by the same name. Dr. Jones succeeds in addressing the need for the world to develop a new perspective with regard to what gives meaning and value to life, as he explains simple, successful ways to become open to experiencing boundless wholeness and abundance in life.
As we learn to work as effective co-creators with the Gracious Giver of Good, using the Law of Mind intelligently and lovingly, we enhance, not only our own experiences, but those of the world itself. We are all connected, and as I recently heard, “We are not all in the same boat. We are all in the same sea: some in yachts, some in rowboats, and some in canoes.” We truly have the opportunity to choose the vessels through which we move through each day and may select a vehicle more suitable to our raised consciousness.
This Sunday, I’ll be focusing on, “Awakening to Life; Aligning With Joy,” inviting us all to use The Power for Good in this Universe to co-create with delight a glorious and prospering world that truly is available to everyone. Join us every Sunday Morning, as we livestream from the Inspiration Café at 10:30 A.M. Go to our website www.cslphilly.org and click on the orange Watch Live button. Previous Celebrations and Love Notes from Rev. Mike and me are also posted there.
Whenever you require the support of a trained, licensed Practitioner of Religious Science, simply check out our eight, wonderful men and women on the Practitioner Page of our website. Whomever you select will offer clear, compassionate guidance and powerful affirmative prayer in guiding you through any experience.
With great love and respect,
Dr. Maxine

May, 2022: BoT SPOT

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Welcome to GPCSL’s May BoT SPOT!

It’s for World Peace!
This Saturday morning, (May 7th, 10:00 AM ET) our community has an opportunity to come together in a special ceremony dedicated to Peace. A meditative walk for peace at the beautiful labyrinth at St. Peter’s Church in the Great Valley, facilitated by our community member and certified Veriditas Labyrinth facilitator, Jane Marie Downey…on World Labyrinth Day!
When we began planning this event, the weather was of course a consideration. Current forecast says temperature in the 50’s and rain. Personally, I am reminded of my husband and I participating in a motorcycle ‘toy run’ for 20 plus years. It is always held on the first Sunday in November…and we have had some interesting weather conditions over those years! Leaving at 8:00 AM in less than desirable riding temperatures on our motorcycle along with friends on theirs, we remind each other, “It’s for the kids!!!” through our chattering teeth.
While I had hoped (and treated) for a meditative labyrinth walk on a sunny Saturday morning, it is looking like the Universe has other plans. Perhaps it’s Its way of reminding me, “It’s for World Peace!” and to dress accordingly.
We hope you will join us and afterwards, perhaps, we can warm-up at an informal lunch nearby together!

Click here for all the details!

In gratitude,

Edie Janik

President, GPCSL Board of Trustees, sqemj@hotmail.com

 

May 3, 2022: From the Pen of Dr. Maxine

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The invisible essence of Mind is Substance. That is, an unformed stuff, an energy. It is energy plus intelligence. Intelligence is conscious energy working upon unformed substance in accord with law.” ~ Ernest Holmes, Science of Mind, p. 393
We have entered a time of New Life, as trees and plants are blossoming, baby goats and lambs are being born, and we are acutely aware of our joyful and essential part in the Co-Creative Process. Just as the human process of birth includes germination, internal development, labor, and delivery, so does each manifestation including the idea, its development, and the working out and presentation of the ultimate creation.
Next weekend, we celebrate Mother’s Day, a time to allow the Nurturing Presence within all to be honored. Long after I had the amazing experience of giving birth to three children, I realized that I could use this same Creative Process to bring healthy ideas into manifestation, as well! We are “parent” to our creative intentions and do well to foster them within our hearts, as we use our fine minds to align with Infinite Mind and bring them into full view.
Also on Saturday, May 7th, from 10:00-11:30 AM we are joining together in person for a special outdoor, in-person Labyrinth Walk for World Peace at St. Peter’s Church in the Great Valley, Malvern, PA. Our Labyrinth Facilitator, Jane Marie Downey, ARM, M. Ed, is a CSL member and a certified Veriditas Labyrinth Facilitator.  Please click here for all the details and we look forward to seeing you there!
This Sunday’s talk by Rev. Mike is entitled, “Celebrating the Divine Feminine,” an expanded view of the Universal Creative Process and our part in honoring both Spirit and Soul, as we utilize the Divine Principle in our own lives. Celebrating Mother’s Day with an expanded view of universal applications will touch and lift everyone who tunes in to our Sunday morning.
Catch our live stream from the Inspiration Café at 10:30 A.M. by joining us on our website www.cslphilly.org and clicking on the orange button. Previous Celebrations and Love Notes from Rev. Mike and me are also posted there.
Everyone practicing the Science of Mind Principles truly can be called a “Practitioner of this teaching;” however, there are times we can use the support of a trained, licensed Practitioner of Religious Science. We are fortunate in having eight of these wonderful people, available to you on the Practitioner Page of our website. Whomever you select will offer clear, compassionate guidance and powerful affirmative prayer in guiding you through any experience.
With great love and respect,
Dr. Maxine

Apr. 26, 2022: From the Pen of Dr. Maxine

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There is an intelligence at work within the seed (and the soil) that is greater than the seed, and it knows how to create more of itself from within itself. It is also safe to say that if this intelligence lives in a seed of corn, it must also exist within every living thing — including you. ~ Dennis Merritt Jones, The Art of Abundance, p. 47
Using the Creative Intelligence of this Universe to bring about higher consciousness, changed conditions, and superior situations, we not only become empowered to live a joyous life of freedom, but we also inspire others to step into their divine possibilities. There truly is “A Power for Good in the Universe,” greater than we are, and we are divinely designed to use It!
This Co-Creative Process is available to everyone, without exception, and the more intelligently we employ It, the more successful our lives become. It is delightful to work and play with those who have discovered how to use It, not only for themselves, but for the larger world. Think of our own Administrator, Linda O’Neill, a loving and powerful presence in our Center uses this Process to support all our activities with Grace and Wisdom. Let’s celebrate her tomorrow, “Administrative Professionals Day,” and feel thankful for the example she sets.
As we look forward to the beginning of May, we focus on “The Joy of Co-Creation” as our theme, and my Sunday talk will be, “Let’s Begin with Intelligence.” We live stream from the Inspiration Café at 10:30 A.M., and you can join us on our website www.cslphilly.org by clicking on the orange button. Previous Celebrations and Love Notes Rev. Mike and I have recorded from our home are also posted there.
As students of the Science of Mind, we learn to use the Creative Intelligence in an effective and powerful way through classes, Sunday Celebrations, and spiritually motivating books. Still, we are sometimes in need of prayer support from one of our Practitioners, and they may be contacted on the Practitioner Page on our website. They are here to work with you in developing a greater understanding of our principles through the co-creative process of working together with a Practitioner of your choice.
With great love and respect,
Dr. Maxine

Apr 19, 2022: From the Pen of Dr. Maxine

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God’s ideas and attributes are eternal and cannot change. In change, is the Changeless. In time, is the Eternal and Timeless. In things, the Creator manifests His power and glory forevermore.  ~ Ernest Holmes, Science of Mind, p. 491
As we learn to do a “graceful dance” between the Absolute and the relative, we begin embracing the Divine and accepting the human aspects of our lives. Truly, God never changes, while all outward manifestation changes constantly. The Divine Design within all creation may be invisible to the eye, but it is very clear to the heart. As we learn to see beyond unwelcome experiences to the Truth and Beauty behind and within them all, we actually are bringing the Infinite to the finite.
It is this up-reaching that inspires our continued progress along the path of spiritual revelation. Just as we celebrated the birth of New Life in our delightful Easter Celebration last Sunday, so are we continually lifted to new heights of awareness, as we move from any limited human experience to the Divine Revelation of the constancy of God. We expect conditions to change, for that is their nature.
We look forward to this Sunday’s talk given by Rev. Mike on, “The Changeless” at 10:30 A.M. It will be live streamed, and you can find it on our website www.cslphilly.org by clicking on the orange Watch live button. Past Celebrations are also posted there, as well as our “Love Notes” sent Monday through Friday. We will continue live streaming our Sundays until we find a venue where we may meet from time to time, until we are ready to find our new location.
Should you find yourself dealing with any human condition and not yet moving effectively from the relative to the Absolute Truth, consider contacting one of our eight Practitioners, found on the Practitioner Page on our website. Any of them will work with you to raise your consciousness to a Higher Perspective, using spiritual tools for human problems.
With great love and respect,
Dr. Maxine