Spiritual Practice
What you do on Monday.
Eight practices, each one the working end of a principle.
Spiritual Mind Treatment
The single most important Science of Mind practice.
Spiritual Mind Treatment is the single most important Science of Mind (SOM) Practice. It is a specific methodology that puts all the Principles into practice in a systematic and intentional manner. We consciously use the Creative Process to direct Spiritual Laws to heal/change real life conditions. Regularly used and applied to every area of life, it develops a deeper awareness, expanded consciousness, and greater experience of the One Infinite Reality.
Spiritual Mind Treatment is an act, art, and science. It is an act, being the conscious activity of thought. It is an art in that there must be conviction, appreciation, and realization. It is a science, in that it produces verifiable results through the application of impersonal, consistent spiritual law.
Practicing the Presence
Becoming aware of, and experiencing, the One Infinite Reality.
Practicing the Presence is the practice of the principles of Oneness, Love, and Creation to become aware of and experience the One Infinite Reality. The Practice of the Presence is engaging in formal, disciplined methodologies that quiet the mind/body and open awareness. Beyond these formal methodologies, it is living in alignment with our SOM Principles, making these Principles evident in the way we engage in the present moment, thereby being congruent in thought, word, and behavior.
Meditation
Meditation opens us to this inner awareness. It transcends all theologies and allows us to directly experience the One Infinite Reality. There are many different forms of meditation, each of which opens us to be receptive to the Presence of Universal Spirit.
Mindfulness
Mindfulness is paying attention to the present moment, objectively observing the behavior, attitudes and beliefs of ourselves and others. Mindfulness creates awareness of our inner alignment and congruence in daily living.
Visioning
Visioning is the practice of cultivating the Universal Field of Consciousness and illuminating what wants to emerge into form, without preconceived ideas or limitations. Visioning has a specific methodology, which can be used individually or in a group.
Spiritual Community
Spiritual Community gives us a supportive place to practice our growing understanding of Spiritual Principles with other like-minded individuals.
Direct Revelation
The practice of Spiritual Being, Freedom, and Heaven.
Direct Revelation is the practice of the Principles of Spiritual Being, Freedom, and Heaven. As individualized expression of the One Infinite Reality we have access to the infinite wisdom and intelligence of the Ultimate Reality. It flows through us, as us, to the degree that we set our previous ideas aside and become aware and conscious of the impress of Universal Spirit. Direct Revelation is available to us through our intuition and can be intentionally cultivated.
Visioning
Visioning consciously opens us to be receptive to the impress of Universal Spirit, illuminating what wants to emerge into form without preconceived ideas or limitations.
Self-Awareness
The foundation for conscious choice.
Self-awareness is the practice that illuminates our alignment with each of the SOM Principles. It is the practice of being conscious of one's motivations, internal dialogue, and hidden beliefs. It is a willingness to observe and take responsibility for one's internal and external choices. Self-awareness is the foundation for conscious choice.
Silence
Silence creates an inner spaciousness to become aware of one's own consciousness, the rise and fall of thoughts and feelings without attachment or judgment. It invites us to become comfortable within our own body/mind, to release distractions so that self-awareness has space to grow.
Spiritual Coaching
Spiritual Coaching is working with a Professionally Licensed Practitioner to assist in examining one's life in the light of spiritual principles, becoming aware of one's inner states, hidden beliefs, and patterns of thought.
Other methods
There are many other methods for practicing Self-Awareness, which can be done alone or guided by another, including but not limited to guided imagery, journaling, and therapy.
Gratitude
An attitude that carries us beyond doubt.
Gratitude is the practice of the Principle of Creation, seeing creation as life affirming, looking for the Good and focusing on that good. Gratitude is more than an emotion; it is an attitude which carries us beyond doubt, attracting and magnifying the good that is focused upon. Gratitude accepts with perfect faith that which has not yet manifested, as if it were already here.
Journaling
Journaling is a powerful way to practice Gratitude on a regular or daily basis. There are many other methods for practicing Gratitude.
Compassion
Claiming the same good for others that we accept for ourselves.
Compassion is the practice of the principles of Oneness, Spiritual Beings, Heaven, and Immortality. Compassion respects and honors the True Nature of others, all life, and ourselves. Compassion is claiming the same good for others that we accept for ourselves. Active compassion is the practice of joining personal responsibility with social conscience for the good of all.
Forgiveness
Forgiveness is a significant way to practice compassion; it is a process of releasing hurts, judgments or grievances which allows us to see the Universal Spirit in everyone.
Sacred Service (Seva)
Sacred Service is a way to practice Compassion by actively serving others, as well as seeking to bring about the CSL Global Vision and a world that works for everyone.
Intentional Manifestation
Exercising our freedom to create the life we desire.
Intentional manifestation is the practice of Threefold Nature, the Creative Process, Spiritual Laws, and Freedom. It is consciously producing a definite outcome by using SOM Principles to bring about a greater good, a more abundant life, a better condition than existed before. Intentional Manifestation invites us to exercise our freedom to create the life we desire.
Spiritual Mind Treatment
Our primary and most significant methodology for intentional manifestation, creating the bridge between Spiritual Truth and manifested reality.
Affirmation and Visualization
Affirmations and Visualizations create a new causal idea in Mind and a deeper acceptance within us of the reality of the idea, which then becomes the seed for the new manifestation.
Giving and Receiving
Giving and Receiving is a way to practice conscious participation in the circulation of universal good in all of its forms.
Sacred Study
The framework for spiritual practice.
Sacred Study is the practice of expanding our knowledge and understanding of the Nature of the One Infinite Reality, who we are, and a deeper understanding and use of each of the SOM Principles. Spiritual Study deepens our awareness of spiritual truths and provides the framework for spiritual practice. Through Spiritual Study, we gain wisdom as well as a deep appreciation for the wisdom of those who have walked a spiritual path throughout the ages.
Contemplation
Contemplation is a tool in the practice of Sacred Study. It expands our conscious awareness and embodiment of a spiritual principle or idea.
Spiritual Education
Learning and applying SOM Principles and Practices through a variety of accredited and non-accredited courses and workshops.
Reading & Discussion
Reading and discussion of sacred writing, contemporary books and materials of a spiritual nature invite exploration, discernment, and alignment with SOM Principles and universal spiritual truth.
The answer to prayer is in the prayer when it is prayed — the belief of the one praying sets in motion the Law of Love, which is the fundamental Law of the Universe.
A world that works for everyone starts with this one.
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