Nothing liberates our greatness like the desire to help, the desire to serve.  ~     Marianne Williamson

As we have discovered the joy of liberating ourselves from limiting beliefs and are expanding into greater possibilities of true freedom, we naturally wish to help lift others out of restriction and into joyful living, as well.  There is an innate desire in all sentient beings, not only to be free, but also to do our part in raising up others to higher levels of possibility.  We do not do this by “fixing,” but by supporting with love and prayer and solid intention for everyone’s wellbeing.

It often begins with our modeling this changed consciousness ourselves, rather than attempting to point out a person’s need to examine their beliefs.  Let’s demonstrate how beautifully this transformation works and let others be inspired by it.  We “show,” rather than “tell,” and our loving support can make all the difference.  Listening with compassion, while beholding the Divinity within each person, creates a powerful context within which limiting contents are converted to expansive possibilities.

It is in this selfless, loving activity that we, ourselves, become even freer and more successful in unveiling our innate wholeness, divinity, and infinite potential.  Let’s all work together to raise up our loved ones, as well as those we have not yet added to our family of friends.  Imagine a world in which mutual, respectful, loving support brings the real freedom for which we all have longed.

How sweet it is to greet one another in person again at our Sunday Celebrations, and how satisfying it is to continue reaching people with our live streaming.  We also are happy to offer quiet Meditation again before service, held upstairs at 10:00 A.M., and led by the Practitioner of the Day.  However you join us this Sunday, we welcome you, as I speak about, “Free a Friend to Fly.” If you are joining us on line, simply go to www.cslphilly.org  at 10:30 A.M. EDT and click on the orange “watch live” button.  Previous Sunday Celebrations and Rev. Mike’s and my “Love Notes” are archived there, as well.

We are thrilled to welcome our two beautiful, new Practitioners to our Healing Ministry.  Cheryl Macklin and Nettie Bonner successfully passed their Oral Panels last week and are now officially fully licensed, professional GPCSL Practitioners. You may call on them or any of our dedicated Practitioners for individual spiritual support by choosing one listed on our website.

With great love and respect,

Dr. Maxine

We find that both the Law and the Spirit are Limitless. What is it we need for greater freedom? Nothing but a greater realization of what we already know. Ernest Holmes, Science of Mind, p. 364

A big “thank-you” to Rev. Mike for caring well for our Community and delivering such  an inspiring talk last Sunday, and thank you to everyone who came together to make it a great day! You all continue to prove that there truly are no limits to the possibilities that exist for us, individually and as a Beloved Community.  As we continue our focus on Freedom this month, we are finding practical ways to implement its greater expression in our lives.  Stepping into previously unknown territory can be thrilling, rather than frightening, as we remember that we are forever supported by a Loving Spirit and guaranteed success through the immutable Law.

Many of us reached far beyond our comfort level during the pandemic, becoming resourceful and creative, rather than discouraged or diminished.  We learned more about technology, developed new recipes, and bonded with our loved ones, while learning the sweet joys of home activities.  Our Spiritual Community also expanded its technology, creating masterful live stream productions, and reaching people in many other states and even out of the country.  Many of these new folks continue tuning in and joining us for celebrations and other events, including Zoom classes.

It is only when we become too involved with human limitation that we forget the limitless possibilities of Spirit and the endless action of Law to provide newness and great release from any type of restriction.  Let’s continue to move out of yesterday’s beliefs and embrace new ideas and concepts of greater truth. Where will you begin today?

Whether you join us in person or on line each Sunday morning Celebration, it seems we are feeling a greater frequency of love and connection.  I enjoyed watching Rev. Mike’s talk from Florida and look forward to being with you again this Sunday, as I speak about, “No Limits.” If you are joining us on line, simply go to www.cslphilly.org  at 10:30 A.M. EDT and click on the orange “watch live” button. You may also view previous Celebrations or the “Love Notes” Rev. Mike and I send from home.

Whenever you may need some loving, spiritual support, you will find it as near as your computer and telephone.  Check out our dedicated Practitioners and Practitioner Interns on the website, call one with whom you feel a rapport, and you will be reminded Who you are and lifted to a greater consciousness of freedom.

With great love and respect,

Dr. Maxine

But now when investigation has shown us that conditions are never causes in themselves, but only the subsequent links of a chain started on the plane of the pure ideal, what we have to do is reverse our method of thinking and regard the ideal as the real, and the outward manifestation as a mere reflection which must change with every change of the objects which casts it.   – Thomas Troward, The Edinbugh Lectures, p. 58

As we celebrate freedom this month, we become aware that it is within our own minds that we have been given the gift of choice, self-determination, and true independence.  Whatever we may have manifested in the outer world, because of our internal focus (whether conscious or unconscious,) we have the ability and the power to transform by refocusing our attention on a greater idea.  It is never necessary to remain in any narrow or negative condition, the change can be instantaneous, and it is up to us to reverse it.

In truth, circumstances have no power of themselves, and the sooner we recognize that, the sooner we will be free to invite Spirit to bring forth a new reality for us by placing our attention on our truer desire, establishing and maintaining that focus, as we watch the new concept unfold in our lives.  As we make that conscious choice to move out of unwanted, limiting conditions, all the Power of the Universe conspires to bring about the new idea made manifest in our world.

How we are loving gathering again in person, as well as continuing our wider reach on line. There is a wonderful energy in the rooms, as we celebrate and welcome each other Home. For those catching our live stream, just go to www.cslphilly.org  at 10:30 A.M. EDT to join us on Sunday morning or to view previous Celebrations or the “Love Notes” we send five days a week from our Living Room.  Join Rev. Mike this Sunday, as he presents his inspiring message, “No Peace in the Thingdom” while I make a short trip to Florida.

Our dedicated Practitioners and Practitioner Interns stand ready to serve your needs, spiritual and material, and can be contacted on our website.  Reach out to any of them whenever you desire prayer support, and they will gladly work with you.

With great love and respect,

Dr. Maxine

From Unity — which is the One back of all things, through the One Law, which is the Medium of all action — multiplicity is manifested, but the many never contradict the Unity of the whole.  When we realize that we are dealing with an Infinite Intelligence and with an Infinite Law within this Intelligence, we see that no limit should be placed upon the Creative Principle. ~ Ernest Holmes,  Science of Mind, p. 102

Just as we depend upon Source for our life, our wellbeing, our love, our wisdom, our peace, our plenty, and our power, so we realize that each individualized, human expression of that Life is innately interconnected with each and all of us.  Of course, we take responsibility for our own choices, our personal life designs, while delighting in our spiritual bond with all sentient beings.  We are related to one another through our shared spiritual source and can find comfort and inspiration from each other, as we touch into that divinity and allow it to bring us deeper awareness and greater freedom.

As we approach the Fourth of July weekend, we find the joys of interdependence in joining mind and heart with our loved ones and our Beloved Community in inviting Spirit to nurture and guide us, individually and together, in establishing greater freedom for all.  Our theme for the month of July is, “Free to Be,” and we understand that it is both our complete reliance of Source and our willingness to discover and connect with the Authentic Self within each other that opens us to a greater expression of life.  This Sunday’s focus will be on, “Interdependence Day,” and you are invited to experience this joyful unity and limitless possibility, as we awaken to our sweet unity and shared divinity.

What a wonderful Celebration we enjoyed last Sunday, as we gathered IN PERSON for the first time in fifteen months and welcomed each other “Home!” Thanks again to our “Re-Opening Team” for having created the perfect environment and experience for our joyful first Celebration back: Payson Burt, Edie and Rich Janik, Jeffrey Masino, Linda O’Neill, Cheryl Macklin and Linda Solomons. Watch for in-person classes and social events that will be returning soon. We are simultaneously live streaming our Sundays for those at a distance and whomever may not be with us physically each week.  Remember simply to click on the orange “Watch Live” button on www.cslphilly.org  to join us on Sunday morning or to view previous Celebrations and “Love Notes” from Rev. Mike and me.

The healing arm of our Center, the Practitioners and Practitioner Interns, are always ready to serve your needs, spiritual and material, and can be contacted on our website, as well.  Reach out to any of them whenever you desire prayer support, and they will gladly work with you. You may also join the Practitioner of the Day upstairs in the Prayer and Meditation Room at 10:00 A.M. for a few minutes of quiet meditation.

With great love and respect,

Dr. Maxine

 Our mental attitude toward the Divine Givingness should be simple and direct.  We are to accept the gift.  We are to look forward to it with anticipation and with enthusiastic attention.  We are to maintain an inner joy.  Ernest Holmes, Living the Science of Mind, p. 395

During the month of June, we have focused on “How Life Fulfills Itself,” recognizing that you and I are essential instruments through which Divine Mind creates and manifests.  Deepening our awareness of the Intelligent, Creative Power within us, and expanding our possibility consciousness, we are thrilled to design a greater vision for ourselves, our loved ones, our Beloved Center, and the world itself. We have happily entered into a new season, welcoming summer, and ready to move forward into a greater life experience.

Joining in consciousness with one another in a new vision for the Greater Philadelphia Center for Spiritual Living, we open to Spirit’s inspiration and gladly allow the Law to bring forth something greater than we have yet known.  It is not only for each member and friend of our Center that we develop this vision, but for our Beloved Community and the greater world itself, as we dedicate ourselves to “Awakening Humanity to Its Spiritual Magnificence.” This is how we fulfill our deep commitment to bring the principles we teach to all open-hearted and open-minded people.

Once this beautiful, new spiritual prototype has been designed in Mind, we remain happily open to its complete expression in the material world, grateful for the Bounty of the Universe manifesting in and through us.  As you and I set our individual intentions, so we enthusiastically join with one another to develop a newer, more expanded expression of our Community and how it is lifting the human consciousness to the level of spiritual awareness and activity. The Divine Bounty is continuously being given, and we graciously and gratefully accept the gift with delight.

The day has finally arrived for our coming together in person at our Beloved Center, and it will be this Sunday, June 27^th as we “swing wide the doors” and welcome each other “Home!”  Enormous thanks to our “Re-Opening Team” for having created the perfect environment and experience for our joyous Celebration. We are so grateful to: Payson Burt, Edie and Rich Janik, Jeffrey Masino, Linda O’Neill, Cheryl Macklin, and Linda Solomons. In-person classes and social events will also be returning, while we continue providing virtual offerings for those at a distance. Simply click on the “Watch Live” button on www.cslphilly.org  to join us on Sunday morning or to view previous Celebrations and “Love Notes” from Rev. Mike and me.

Our dedicated Practitioners and Practitioner Interns are available to work with you in bringing a truer perspective to any temporary condition you may be experiencing. They are all listed on our website with their information, and you may select with whom you wish to work.

With great love and respect,

Dr. Maxine