Center for Spiritual Living Midtown
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The Law of Divine Adjustment - Rev. Dr. Janine H. Burns
April 15, 2024 13:30 - 47 minutes - 42.2 MB“The Law of Divine Adjustment” is your Spiritual Reset Button. When something is reset, it is moved back to its original space. Our original space is our Divine Essence. It is the amazing Presence and Power and Energy of the Creator Of All That IS that expresses in and through all of life. Regardless of the circumstances, no matter how dire they may seem, whether it is mental, emotional, or physical, “The Law of Divine Adjustment” will see you through. This Law will regulate, balance, and br...
I Am a Child of God and so are You - Rev. John Karn
April 08, 2024 13:34 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBAm I truly a child of God, the old man in the sky? Was I created in his image??? What about when I do something sneaky? Is he watching me and keeping notes, like Santa Claus?
Surrendering Into a New Life – Rev. Ron Fox
April 02, 2024 00:21 - 40 minutes - 31.3 MBThe message is about how we can all resurrect our lives no matter where we are. It speaks to the fact we are all powerful beings who have the ability to create with Spirit to make our dreams come true. As Meister Eckhart reminds us, “What good is it to me if this eternal birth of the Divine Son takes place unceasingly, but does not take place within myself?”
Won’t, Will, Did. - Rev. Dr. Michele Whittington
March 26, 2024 00:34 - 46 minutes - 34.1 MBHave you ever let fear stand in the way of something your heart truly desired? That is something we all do, probably more often than we would like to admit. In this talk, Dr. Michele will walk you through a winding road she recently traveled from fear to fruition and the life-changing spiritual growth that occurred along the path.
Problem Solving with Spirit, Rev. Cynthia Paulsen
March 20, 2024 23:38 - 42 minutes - 35 MBWe humans have amazing intellectual tools for problem solving. We can become reliant on our intellect and proud of our ability to “figure things out,” but what happens when we have a situation where “figuring it out” just doesn’t work? There is a deeper intelligence available to us that delivers divine solutions. Let’s explore some practical methods for problem solving with Spirit!
Up Until Now, Rev. James Peak
March 11, 2024 23:54 - 47 minutes - 40.4 MBCan we be free from the past? And if so, what comes next? This morning we will explore freedom and how that leads to a new day and a new way of being
Living In Wholeness - Rev Susan Zoller
March 07, 2024 01:01 - 43 minutes - 35.8 MBEvery day is an opportunity to focus on personal wholeness or the seeming lack thereof. Do our errors in judgment define us or our successes? That choice determines the character of our lives. Making better decisions changes everything.
The Way of the Soul, Rev. Dr. Harry Moses
February 29, 2024 23:34 - 40 minutes - 33.8 MBThe Path of Fulfillment walks with each and All. It is always available; It is your Higher Self.
Pain Pushes Until the Vision Pulls - Rev. Robert Brzezinski
February 25, 2024 17:10 - 42 minutes - 35.7 MBPain acts as a pushing force that compels us to address discomfort or challenges, while the vision of a desired outcome serves as a pulling force that inspires us to move forward and make positive changes in our lives. By recognizing the interplay between pain and vision, we can harness their combined influence to propel personal growth, resilience, and well-being.
Will I Be My Valentine? - Rev Dr Jerry Troyer
February 13, 2024 01:25 - 53 minutes - 48.2 MBIt is said that “love isn’t what you say; love is what you do.” Consider that for ourselves as well as others. That doing might make us uncomfortable: changing anything, even if it is for the better; standing in our truth; saying YES and even saying NO. We want to be comfy, warm and fuzzy. Sometimes it works. But sometimes it doesn’t. The comfy starts to be not so comfy. And the still small voice slowly gets louder until it becomes “divine discontent.” This can happen in our work, our relat...
Divine Discomfort , Rev. Jean Bell
February 05, 2024 23:17 - 34 minutes - 29.8 MBYou have the power to consciously shape your experience of change. Embrace it as an opportunity for personal growth and transformation, let being uncomfortable be your guide! Start today and unlock your true potential for a fulfilling and joyous life!
A Grand Rising: Feeling Good - Rev. Kathy Mastroianni
January 29, 2024 14:17 - 43 minutes - 37.8 MBServing as an example of love and light in the world feels so good! Rev. Kathy Mastroianni will share the positive and timeless wisdom and history of Dr. Ernest Holmes from the Science of Mind Archives with us, along with resources to access it. As we bring the energy of “A Grand Rising” into the rest of the year, let’s remember that our voices matter. Collectively, we are changing the world.
It’s a New Life - Rev. Kathleen Sibley
January 22, 2024 23:56 - 41 minutes - 30.5 MBIn every moment we have the opportunity to start life all over again. However, it’ll be the same as the old life if we don’t try some new things. When we look at new life in the world, it’s adorable and precious but also usually pretty wobbly and clumsy. Are you willing to try something new in order to create a new life, even if you have to be as graceful as a new puppy learning to walk while you do so? We will talk about the Creative Process and how we need to continually learn from our exp...
Root and reboot, becoming readiness strong - Rev Dr Shari Sorbo
January 16, 2024 21:43 - 43 minutes - 37.7 MBAs we begin to settle into a new year let’s root and reboot by deepening our connection to the One Source in back of all life and become readiness strong by uncovering our Soul Contract through Love and Gratitude.
New Dawn: A Matter of Perspective - Rev Susan Zoller
January 08, 2024 23:50 - 1 hour - 56.3 MB2023 is complete; it evolved into 2024. Time seems linear to us, while in physics all time occurs simultaneously. Spiritually speaking, the present moment is all there is. Like our belief it’s a new year, nothing actually changed except our perspective. In life nothing changes until our perception does. Understanding this makes all the difference.
Resolved to be Whole - Rev Dr Raymont Anderson
January 02, 2024 14:33 - 37 minutes - 28.3 MBEach year many of us declare our New Year Resolutions. Let’s switch it up this year by going deeper. When we resolve to live with and as wholeness, to live free from non-Life-Affirming attachments, to live wisely with humility, justly with compassion, lovingly with fidelity, and gratefully with generosity, only then can we take the needed actions that will create a World that works for ALL. Let us uphold this vision and daily renew it in our thoughts, words, feelings, and actions.
Embodying Christ Consciousness: Accepting the Gift - Rev Cynthia Paulsen
December 26, 2023 17:34 - 41 minutes - 34.8 MBIt’s Christmas Eve! The birth of Jesus is just the beginning of a story that serves as a powerful metaphor for our own spiritual evolvement. In this season of love, light, and gift-giving, let’s explore the gift of Christ Consciousness. What does the birth story tell us about our divine nature? In the “manger place” of our own heart, the inner Christ—God’s perfect idea of us—is waiting to be born!
WHOLLY HOLY NIGHT - Rev Cath DePalma
December 19, 2023 00:55 - 34 minutes - 30.2 MBWhat better time of year to embrace our wholeness! Living in the world makes it easy for us to forget who we really are and who we came here to be. No matter what we think or feel, our spiritual truth is that we are always whole. This season let’s renew our covenant with ourselves by remembering who we are and consciously reconnecting with our inner beings. The gift has already been given. It’s up to us to enjoy it! Please consider donating at www.cslmidtown.org/donate
Revealing Wholeness - Rev James Peak
December 11, 2023 23:12 - 47 minutes - 42.3 MBSure, the sacred can be found in meditation; but also, when standing in line at the grocery store and driving in traffic! This week we will explore Sacred Oneness, in both the expected and the unexpected.
Holiday Stress Survival: How to feel more peace and more joy - Rev Dr John Karn
December 04, 2023 14:32 - 38 minutes - 35.8 MBThis teaching reaches each of us on the journey home. The holidays are the time to prove to ourselves that we walk and talk and live the teaching. It’s like the final exam for your degree in life. Join us as we explore the holiday lessons, each of us in our own way and at the level that is perfect for us individually
Oh My WORD! – Rev. Raymont Anderson
November 26, 2023 22:37 - 39 minutes - 28.1 MBWhen we look more deeply into these ideas of the mundane, sacred, and profane we find that there is truly no difference or separation in them. They are words we use for linguistic convenience. In a watercolor painting, water is added to the different colors, so they mix and blend, becoming something new altogether. Similarly, when the “waters” of our consciousness is mixed with all of these various aspects of life, we realize that everything is the Divine expression of an Individualizing Spi...
More Than Enough - Rev Dr Harry Moses
November 21, 2023 16:06 - 40 minutes - 35 MBAll of the aspects of your being belong. It is your Higher Self that reveals your pathway of integration. Dr Harry Morgan Moses is the author of the popular It’s So Easy When You Know How, now in its second edition. His newest book is Obvious Power – the secrets of habits and attitudes. He is featured in the movies Living Luminaries – The Serious Business of Happiness, What is New Thought, and A New Thought, A New You.
The Divine One - Rev James Peak
November 15, 2023 23:06 - 46 minutes - 39.1 MBSure, the sacred can be found in meditation; but also, when standing in line at the grocery store and driving in traffic! This week we will explore Sacred Oneness, in both the expected and the unexpected. Often the “sacred” is seen as something separate or set apart from “everyday” life. It is defined as “dedicated or set apart; highly valued and important”. What if we could approach the sacred from a new angle? What if instead of being seen as something reserved for certain expressions, p...
Flip the Script - Rev Dr John Karn
November 09, 2023 19:33 - 44 minutes - 40.2 MBOn April 20, 1913, Sir William Osler delivered a speech at Yale University, it was a simple message. “Live in day-tight compartments.” Sir William Osler said that this is the route to release 1000 problems. John will show us how to do this in our own lives.
Nurturing a consciousness of Good (God) - Rev Dr Bob Deen
November 02, 2023 00:54 - 45 minutes - 36.5 MBThis final talk, given in my role as the Senior Minister of the Center for Spiritual Living Midtown offers an exploration of the essence of positive spirituality as it has evolved in my life. Join the journey to cultivate a heightened awareness of the goodness that surrounds us in our daily lives and its interconnectedness with a broader sense of purpose and effective living. Explore insights and practices for fostering a deep and abiding sense of “good” or “God” within ourselves and the wor...
The Infinite Always Says YES! - Rev Dr Bob Deen
October 23, 2023 13:36 - 49 minutes - 39.7 MBToday we explore the profound concept of manifesting our desires and intentions. Infinite consciousness is inherently responsive to our thoughts, feelings, and intentions, and it consistently aligns with our energetic vibrations. We will delve into the art of intentional manifestation and how a positive and optimistic mindset can influence the outcomes we experience in our lives. The talk will offer practical insights and techniques to harness the power of this cosmic affirmative response, s...
Affirm Good Things - Rev Cynthia Paulsen
October 16, 2023 17:08 - 36 minutes - 31.7 MBWe hear encouraging declarations in New Thought all the time: Affirm good things! Expect your good! Have great expectations of good! But what is our GOOD, exactly, and is it the same as God’s good? Join us as we sort out what it means to expect our good.
What Happens when the bottom falls out? Rev Dr Bob Deen
October 11, 2023 23:30 - 46 minutes - 38.5 MBLet’s fearlessly delve into the uncertainties and challenges we face in a rapidly changing world. This candid exploration of what transpires when our familiar foundations crumble, and we find ourselves navigating uncharted territory aims to provide you with valuable insights and coping strategies for unexpected disruptions, whether in our personal lives or the broader global context. It encourages us to reframe our responses to these moments of upheaval. These are opportunities for growth an...
Great Expectations - Rev Dr Bob Deen
October 05, 2023 18:58 - 44 minutes - 36 MBThe opening talk sets the stage for a profound journey into a new way of perceiving our world. It delves into the remarkable era we live in, highlighting the power of our interconnected global community while acknowledging the challenges of navigating a rapidly changing world driven by technology and information. The talk begins our exploration of the pivotal concept of “Expect Your Good.” This transformative mindset shift encourages us to proactively anticipate the positive “Good” in our li...
Words That Heal - Rev Cynthia Paulsen
September 24, 2023 22:02 - 35 minutes - 30.1 MBHave you ever read a book that changed your life? In this talk, guest speaker Rev Cynthia Paulsen will explore some of the meaningful books related to our teaching that have helped us heal, from ancient wisdom texts like the Bible, to The Science of Mind®, and many other contemporary New Thought publications. Tune in with a paper and pen handy—you might want to check out some of these inspirational, healing titles!
What is a Healing? - Rev Cynthia Paulsen
September 18, 2023 23:26 - 38 minutes - 33.4 MBThe Bible tells us that Jesus performed numerous wonderful healings. Ernest Holmes wrote extensively about healings and demonstrations in The Science of Mind®. But what exactly IS a healing? Join Rev Cynthia Paulsen for this special talk about healing our bodies and our lives!
Healing Your Money Woes - Rev Dr Bob Deen
September 12, 2023 20:45 - 49 minutes - 40.4 MBMany people are concerned about current inflation, future recession, the interruptions of supply chains, rising costs of housing and ________. (You fill in the blank.) So, what can we do? How can any of us manage or control the current economic atmosphere? Do we really have any power to get through these issues? There are as many teachings on Prosperity as there are people teaching them. Where can we start to sort out a response to all of this? The same place we always start, at the source ...
You can heal your life! - Rev Dr Bob Deen
September 03, 2023 20:56 - 45 minutes - 38.7 MBYou’re the only one who can. What matters is that YOU CAN. Everything is awaiting your recognition and acceptance of it.
Navigating Change with Joy - Rev Cynthia Paulsen
August 27, 2023 21:33 - 30 minutes - 26.7 MBWhether change is unwanted and foisted upon us, or we willingly create our own change, a joyful attitude makes all the difference in our experience! Do you use JOY when navigating change in your life? Join guest speaker Rev Cynthia Paulsen as she navigates a huge life change with her jack russell named “Joy” by her side. The spiritual lessons abound in this fun talk about navigating life changes with JOY!
Awakening the Resilient Spirit - Rev Dr Bob Deen
August 21, 2023 00:06 - 46 minutes - 37 MBChange is inevitable, but thriving through it is a conscious choice. Join us as we explore the concepts of resilience and adaptability through the lens of the science of mind. Learn how to cultivate a resilient spirit by developing a positive mindset, embracing uncertainty, and building inner strength. Discover practical tools and uplifting practices to navigate change gracefully, unlock your hidden potential, and emerge stronger and wiser from every life transition.
Writing Your New Script - Practitioners
August 14, 2023 16:47 - 36 minutes - 27.4 MBIn this engaging talk, we will dive into the empowering philosophy of New Thought and explore the phenomenal ability we possess to rewrite our life scripts. By understanding the power of our thoughts and beliefs, we can navigate change in a deliberate and intentional manner. Uncover the subtle ways our thinking and conscious language influence our reality and embark on a journey towards manifesting desired changes and creating a life of purpose and fulfillment.
Row, Row, Row Your Boat - Rev Dr Bob Deen
August 10, 2023 01:28 - 40 minutes - 34.5 MBAre you going with the flow? or are you taking control of your life and directing it?
Your Perfect Self Expression - Rev Dr Bob Deen
July 31, 2023 13:41 - 39 minutes - 35.4 MBWhat is the Divine expression or blueprint for my life, you ask? Is it pre-ordained from the beginning of time? Do I have any say in it? Does it ever change? When considering the Game of Life and How to Play it, these questions often arise. The answers lie in our understanding of what we are and our place in the universe. Once you are clear about these questions the way opens up with ease and power.
Strategies for a Successful Life - Rev Dr Bob Deen
July 24, 2023 13:04 - 45 minutes - 35.7 MBTo successfully play any game one must have a strategy or two. Our life-game is governed by natural spiritual laws energized by Love. Consequently, our strategy must include understanding these natural spiritual laws and how they work while spending enough time with ourselves to get to know who we are and what we love. Do that. Play the game full out. All the powers of the Universe will back you and bring through you the life you have imagined.
Your Word is your Magic Wand - Rev Dr Bob Deen
July 18, 2023 14:33 - 50 minutes - 32 MBDo you ever wish you were Harry Potter and had a wand to wield at anything showing up before you that you didn’t like or want? In truth, you do have such a wand and it is your clearly spoken faith-empowered word. Speaking your word with confidence and faith causes a universe of events to move into action in support of what you are demanding. One doesn’t wield a wand timidly, or without clarity. We have all seen what that can cause. Join us as we refine the use of our WordWand as we hone our ...
There’s No Place Like Home - Rev Cynthia Paulsen
November 08, 2022 21:42 - 29 minutes - 21.3 MBWhat do you have in common with Harry Potter, Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz, Gautama Buddha and even Jesus? You and the rest of humanity are playing out the Hero’s Journey, which starts and ends in the place we call “home.” AFFIRMATION: I am the hero of my journey.
Share It, Fair It, DO Take a Slice of My Pie - Rev Dr Bob Deen
October 30, 2022 18:22 - 44 minutes - 30.1 MBLike all of Life, money is a flow. “The financial system consists of the flows of capital that take place between individuals (personal finance), governments (public finance), and businesses (corporate finance). ‘Finance’ thus studies the process of channeling money from savers and investors to entities that need it.” (Wikipedia, “Finance”) So, Everyday Wonder about finances is learning about the flow and how we can participate in a healthy way. Today, we examine this flow and how it operate...
Money, So They Say... - Rev Dr Bob Deen
October 24, 2022 21:39 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBSo much of our trauma around money is based in myths and old, stinkin’ thinkin’, and false beliefs. Let’s apply Everyday Wonder and compassionate curiosity to those beliefs and set ourselves free! AFFIRMATION: I free my mind to be an open conduit of Good.
Playing with Money - Rev Dr John Karn
October 19, 2022 23:21 - 38 minutes - 25.6 MBToday we’re talking about money. Raymond Charles Barker describes money as “God’s idea of circulation and activity in my world.” We apply our year long theme – Everyday Wonder – to this topic which often has an emotional charge for us – especially in a spiritual center. To allow God’s circulation, in the form of money, to happen in our life, we must love money – not in a fear-based, hoarding, clinging way- but as we love all of God. We must release old beliefs and stories that have hampered ...
Let it Flow - Rev Dr Bob Deen
October 10, 2022 21:00 - 42 minutes - 28.6 MBWe live in a Universe of infinite abundance of every form of wealth – love, health, financial freedom, creativity and more. And many are starving. The infinite flowing reservoir is always available, but we only let a trickle through. Our consciousness is filled with rules, with beliefs of lack and limitation, and self loathing and devaluing. These rules and beliefs choke the flow of the Infinite Good down to a mere trickle. Our work is to get our foot off the hose and let the natural Abundan...
Swimming in the Infinite Ocean - Rev Dr Bob Deen
October 03, 2022 21:00 - 40 minutes - 25.8 MBWe begin at the Beginning – Infinite Source. We look at the abundant nature of the Universe, everywhere and always fully present, and the sacredness of Wealth. We expand our idea of how big “Big” really is. AFFIRMATION: I am always swimming in an Ocean of Infinite Abundance.
Falling Forward - Practitioners
October 03, 2022 00:34 - 39 minutes - 26.2 MBStumbling Blocks or Steppingstones, which will they be? As you move through your life, giving you gifts, dealing with the world of work, you will always be faced with challenges. They are your path to a greater idea of yourself and your ability to grow. AFFIRMATION: I persevere with the strength of the Spirit within me.
Living Your Dream - Rev Dr Bob Deen
September 19, 2022 21:23 - 40 minutes - 27.5 MBSo many people in the workforce are on a quest for the dream job, but what does that really mean for you? When it comes to your work in the world, are you living your dream? Whatever your work or profession this is an opportunity to discover and develop a passion for doing work that your find enjoyable and meaningful. The key is get good at something that helps you help other people. Bring the sense of “Everyday Wonder” into your work regardless of how other may judge what you do. Then watc...
Creating a Life that Matters: You are always self-employed - Rev Dr Bob Deen
September 11, 2022 21:00 - 42 minutes - 26.3 MBWhatever my job, whatever my paystub may say, the greater truth is that I am always self-employed. I am finding my voice and speaking my truth to myself and others. As I discover what is mine to do: AFFIRMATION: I am creating a life that matters!
Good Work is Your Creative Expression - Rev Dr Bob Deen
September 04, 2022 21:00 - 41 minutes - 27.3 MBAll work is service to others. All work! All work serves some good purpose. Otherwise, the job would not exist, and no one would pay a cent for it.” This statement by Dr. J. Kennedy Shultz sums up today’s lesson. As we look at our lives through the lens of a higher perspective, our work is more than doing assigned tasks, showing up on time, and doing what you’re told. It is how you spend the better part of your waking hours bringing your gifts and your personality to the world. The world res...