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February 2024 BoT Spot

Welcome to February 2024 BoT Spot!

February seems an appropriate month to write about hearts…specifically, what fuels one’s heart. Spending time laser focused on what’s right before me in the form of tasks needing attention, deadlines, and what’s “wrong”, can tend to occupy my mind so fully that my heart’s desire gets put on that other burner…you know, that little one in the back? So much energy is needed to work on the matters at hand, I gotta use the BIG burners in the front and fast if I am going to get everything done! At least that is what I am thinking until I remember how backwards this approach really is.

Have you ever done something that aligns so fully with your heart’s desire that you lost track of time? Everything flowed easily and the outcome was all you wished for and more? You were probably even energized afterwards and ready to take on anything!

Our Board of Trustees meetings always start off with each of us ‘checking in’ (after opening treatment, of course). During check-ins, I tend to share what I am cooking on those aforementioned, big burners. It’s where my focus is at the moment, so that’s what comes out (I am speaking for myself here, but I am pretty sure I am not the only one who approaches check-ins this way). Then, we move into a connecting exercise. Connecting with each other gets all of us in a space where we are living, loving, learning, and laughing, together. This effectively takes our eyes off whatever we may be cooking, and since we are smart and know we shouldn’t leave a stove unattended…we turn down the heat.

By the time we get down to business matters, my pots have all moved around. Fueled by our shared appreciation for each other and love for the Center, I’ve pulled the heart’s desire pot to the front, turned up the heat, and declared, “Yes Please!” Time starts whizzing by. The group overcomes challenges with grace and creativity. Existing practices are refined, and new ideas emerge. The meeting ends. It’s just about time to turn in for the night, but it takes me a while because I am just not tired!

This happens to me every Board meeting. I am sharing it with you because it has taught me a valuable lesson, and one I have been more intentional about remembering lately: Keep your heart ‘s desire pot on the BIG burner, up front! Use your fuel for warming your heart with the things you love to do, be, create, care for, etc. When you do, all of its deliciousness will find its way into the other pots you are working on. The outcome will be amazing, and everyone will want your recipe!!!

With Much Love,

Edie Janik

President, GPCSL Board of Trustees

Feb. 20, 2024: From the Pen of Dr. Maxine

Today, I am attending Centers for Spiritual Living Business Meeting at its Annual Convention here in Charleston, South Carolina. We continue enjoying outstanding speakers, inspiring workshops, fabulous music, and great camaraderie with conscious, caring, compassionate, and clever colleagues. We have brought a keen consciousness of Love to this southern community, not only enjoying its beauty, but discovering more of its actual history. We are aware of the inequity and injustice many of our brothers and sisters experienced over the past 200 years; yet, we are determined to continue encouraging and inspiring greater unity, respect, and possibility with our presence here.

As Emma Curtis Hopkins stated, “Awareness is curative,” so we must acknowledge anything still out of alignment with Truth, along with respect, acknowledgement, and appreciation for all beings. This Global Spiritual Community is committed to co-creating “A World That Works for Everyone,” truly, “A World That Works for All.” Here, in this environment of oneness, harmony, open-hearted communication, and mutual respect and admiration, we are experiencing such a world, a microcosm of the macrocosm of the greater human race. We can be encouraged that so many people are aligning with Divine Love and Infinite Wisdom to bring about what we have been praying about: “Heaven on earth.”

I’ll be returning in ample time for Sunday’s Virtual Celebration, livestreaming from the Inspiration Café in Paoli, PA at 10:30 A.M. EST.   Join us online by going to our website www.cslphilly.org and pressing the orange “Watch Live” button to participate with us in an hour or so of music and inspiration. We will complete our February theme, “If Only You Could Love Enough,” and my topic will be, “Yes, We Can!”

We invite you to scroll through our site to find past Celebrations and Love Notes, as well as many interesting opportunities to join with us in social activities and in classes. The new, twelve-week Zoom class on Emma Curtis Hopkins, “Unveiling Your Hidden Power,” begins Tuesday, February 27th and meets from 6:30 to 9:00 P.M. through May 14th. You may purchase your books by calling directly to Michael Terranova (listed on the flyer you will find under “Events” on the website.) There is still time to register – Click here for all the details.

We provide spiritual tools for personal and global transformation, specifically that of spiritual mind treatment (affirmative prayer,) and we teach and practice this beautiful, healing process in our Center. There are times when we truly can use the assistance of one of our trained Practitioners, and they are found on the Practitioner Page of our website. Contact any of them to make an in-person or telephone appointment.

With great love and respect,

Dr. Maxine

Feb. 23, 2024: From the Pen of Dr. Maxine

Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day, and we wish you plenty of love. The Greeks had several words for love: Eros – romantic love; Storge – familial love; Philios – friend love; and Agape – Divine Love. All forms of love flow from the Heart of the Divine, each having an important role in human life. It is when we understand that Love is an attribute of God and that we all are individualized manifestations of God’s Life that we realize our Essence to be Love Itself. How we express that Love has everything to do with how happy, successful, and in tune with life we are.

I still send Valentine Day cards to my grandchildren and to my adult children, all containing fun stickers for them to use however they wish to employ them, and they continue to insist on receiving them each year! My sweetheart and I love to exchange cards and small gifts, and I always receive flowers and a lovely dinner invitation. We love to wish our friends love and more love, and we delight in the Divine Love that nourishes, heals, inspires, and guides us to every creative, constructive, and compassionate decision. You see? We can and do have it all when we open our hearts and realize that Love is the very Life Essence of us all.

This Sunday’s Celebration will be held in person at the Inspiration Café in Paoli, PA at 10:30 A.M. EST.   Come be with us by registering on line to assure your comfy seat, or join us online by going to our website www.cslphilly.org and pressing  the orange “Watch Live” button to participate with us in an hour or so of music and inspiration. We continue with our February theme, “If Only You Could Love Enough,” and Rev. Mike Gerdes’ topic will be, “Turning It Around.”

The new, twelve-week class on Emma Curtis Hopkins, “Unveiling Your Hidden Power,” begins Tuesday, February 27th and meets from 6:30 to 9:00 P.M. through May 14th. You may purchase your books by calling directly to Michael Terranova (listed on the event page you will find under “Events” on the website.) Do register right away on the same page. Also, scroll through the site to see all the wonderful events and opportunities for gatherings that we happily continue to offer.

One very important page you will discover on our website is the Practitioner Page, which lists all six of our licensed Practitioner, each ready and willing to assist you in any human challenge and encourage your spiritual growth. Whomever you are guided to call will happily work with you with love and care.

With great love and respect,

Dr. Maxine

Feb. 6, 2024: From the Pen of Dr. Maxine

News Flash: Nothing in the material world ever remains the same. The even greater news is that the Universal Creative Intelligence, available to all of us at all times, is a constant power for transformation. The moment we remove our fixed attention from the transitory facts of our lives or undesirable circumstances in the world, we then have the ability to supplant them with a new vision and intention. We know that the Power of Love dissolves all supposed evidence to the contrary and that It operates through Divine Mind to transform our consciousness into deep faith, our experiences into joyful occurrences, and our personal associations into sweet, rewarding relationships.

As we view our world through the Eyes of Love, we can also transform erroneous beliefs about separation or exclusion into warm, compassionate, respectful connections with individuals, as well as with groups of people. This is Black History Month, a perfect opportunity to re-view inaccurate beliefs and incomplete accounts about our brothers and sisters. Much has been excluded from our education about their innate value and major contributions. Now is the time to open our minds to more authentic information and our hearts to the discovery of the universal value of all people.

Let’s let Love lead the way to the joy of co-creating a “World That Works for All!” Our Beloved Community is dedicated to this sacred work. Indeed, we are a Transformation Station!

This Sunday’s Celebration will be livestreamed from the Inspiration Café in Paoli, PA at 10:30 A.M. EST.  Join us by going to our website www.cslphilly.org and pressing the orange “Watch Live” button to participate with us in an hour or so of music and inspiration. Continuing with our February theme, “If Only You Could Love Enough,” my topic will be, “Love’s Transformative Power.”

New classes start soon, beginning on February 27th with, “Unveiling Your Hidden Power,” a twelve-week class on Emma Curtis Hopkins. Purchase your books and register right away (Click here for all the details). Do scroll through the site to see all the wonderful events and opportunities for gatherings we are happy to offer.

Whenever there arises a need for spiritual support, refer to the Practitioner Page on our website and select any of our wonderful, caring professionals who are ready to work with you in spiritual mind treatment (affirmative prayer) to assist you in rising above circumstances and revealing your greater Truth.

With great love and respect,

Dr. Maxine

Jan. 30, 2024: From the Pen of Dr. Maxine

Divine Love is the greatest Power in the universe, and it is time humanity awakened to Its Healing Presence, available to everyone, everywhere, and at all times. Oh, It is so much more than greeting cards can express, as It is the very Foundation of Life Itself.  We all have the ability to tune in to the Presence of Love in the Universe and within every heart. We also have the joyful responsibility to circulate that Love and watch lives change for the better, beginning with our own.

When we are willing to look beyond unlovely appearances and see more truly from the Eye of the Heart, instantaneous transformation can occur.  This is because external conditions have no power of their own, except what we may erroneously feed them. Maintaining our attention on Truth opens up unlimited possibilities for us personally, as well as globally. Indeed, “What the world needs now is Love,” and it is we who implement the change by touching that healing chord of Love within us and seeing through the greater prism of Compassion. Let’s commit to the sacred work of remembering Who and Whose we are, deepening our conscious connection to Spirit, and walking God’s Love out into the world.

This Sunday not only ushers in a new month but also offers another opportunity for us to gather in person at the Inspiration Café in Paoli, PA at 10:30 A.M. EST.  Be sure to register online by clicking here if you expect to attend. Our teaching is not limited but our seating is! If you are out of the area, you may join us online for our Sunday Celebration by going to our website www.cslphilly.org at 10:30 A.M. and pressing the orange “Watch Live” button to participate with us in an hour or so of music and inspiration. Our new theme for the month of February is, “If Only You Could Love Enough,” and my topic will be, “Courting the Presence.” Take a few minutes to scroll through the site and learn of upcoming activities and classes.

Having just completed our annual January focus on the Basics of Science of Mind, many people are implementing or reintroducing a daily practice of prayer and meditation.  It is important for us to practice our Principle, and this teaching is available to all, as Spirit is forever within and around us and the Law is always ready to respond to us.  There are times, however, when we are wise to reach out to a Licensed Practitioner to assist with any human challenge that is ready to be transformed through a clear and loving consciousness.  These fine people can be found on the Practitioner Page of our website and will respond to your call or text to set up an appointment with you.

With great love and respect,

Dr. Maxine