Center for Spiritual Living Midtown

1:1, 10:1, 100:1 - Rev. David Barrett

One to one is working in the Law of Averages, 10 to 1 is working with Mental Law, 100 to 1 is working with Spiritual Law, and all of it is wrapped in Universal Law.. As Ernest Holmes stated, “There is a Law for Good in the Universe, and we can use it,’ but I will have us question which aspect of the Law are we using… the aspect where I seem to struggle with my troubles, the aspect where I intellectualize my troubles, or the aspect where I spiritualize my troubles. And the good news is, when you finally get to that depth of understanding of YOURSELF, there was never any troubles to begin with. Come hear how deep Mind is already within us to unfold beautifully.

So, What's the Problem Here? | Rev. Paul Gonyea

"When we get outside of ourselves and notice what other people are dealing with, our problems often look so much smaller than they did before. I like to think that I have earned my problems by right of consciousness, and that finding the answer is its own reward. The issues I have to deal with in order to grow, and to move forward on my spiritual path, have been custom-designed by my own inner wisdom to help me learn the things my soul needs to learn. When I finally solve all the problems I have now, I have no doubt that I'll receive a whole new set. Only the new set will be even more exciting and interesting. It's just like a video game; the reward for succeeding at any level is the right to play at a whole new level!"

Dangerous Prayers | Rev. Paul Gonyea

"In order to broaden and deepen our connection with all of Life, we need to practice being spiritually present every moment of our life, which means having an open heart, an open mind, and open eyes. We must be able to look at what is in the world, really and truly --- the beauty, the joy, the opportunities; the suffering, the pain, the inhumanity --- and not try to use prayer to deny it, to ignore it, or to explain it away with some simplistic spiritualized explanation that we learned in some book or seminar. This decision to be open and accepting of 'what is,' is one of the most dangerous things we can do in this new and deeper way of praying because it doesn't allow us to hide behind our intellect or our assumptions. It requires us to see what we see, and to relate to it as God relating to God, without letting our ego or our intellect get in the way. But until we actually try it, we don't realize how hard it can be."

18 Inches/23 years - Rev. David Barrett

Some of us have traveled great distances in our lives... Some around the world, and for some it takes a lot to go outside of the Perimeter. But possibly the hardest distance that ANYONE goes is 18 inches. We will discuss from whence the 18 inches start, and to where the journey end up. As for me and my 23 years in this teaching, my journey still continues.

From Russia, With Love Rev. Paul Gonyea

“In the introduction to The Science of Mind, Dr. Holmes tells us that one danger of this teaching is that we spend too much time on theory and not enough time on practice. I agree completely. I believe one of the best ways to practice spirituality is to get out of our comfort zone and to travel the world. I recently returned from a trip to Russia and, like so many other places I've visited, I had many chances to practice what I believe. Sometimes it was hard, and other times it was magical. Come by our Center this Sunday and I’ll share some spiritual lessons learned while visiting the biggest country in the world!”

Announce Your Freedom Firs t- Rev. David Barrett

Announcing your freedom is the first step whenever we feel bound by a situation, person, or relationship. The binding feeling is our Divine Self rubbing against our Finite Self, announcing something better is available. We blame the feeling of being bound on outside circumstances, when in actuality, it is Divine discontent. Divinity announcing there is a better way. That is the feeling we have first. Then it MUST be followed by announcing our Freedom. Thought First, Word second, change in effect third. The Freedom Law works EVERY time.

Never 'Alone' Ranger- Rev. David Barrett

With the release of The Lone Ranger movie this week, I thought it appropriate to point out that the Lone Ranger was never alone. He had Tonto at his side, and Silver, too. So it is a fine time for us to remember that we are never 'alone' either. We may not have Tonto, and we may not have Silver, but we have something greater... we have the Divine aspect of ourselves with us all the time. Even in the moments where you feel like it is only you against the world, there is an aspect of you that has the way out, there is an aspect of you that knows what the answer is, there is aspect of you that is courageous for the circumstance. We will investigate that Divine aspect this Sunday.

Is Your Time Well Spent?

Rev. Angela Harmon

What's In A Name? - Rev. Paul Gonyea

"In metaphysical terms, the word “name” means “nature.” That’s why, when we describe ourselves in any way, especially when we use the words “I AM,” we actually claim that description as our own nature. As a result, everything we think, say or do resonates with our inherent belief about who and what we are saying we are. That's why, when we speak about ourself in a negative way, we become poorer, sicker, and even more afraid. Our thoughtless, self-critical words become a self-fulfilling prophesy. It isn't the Truth about us as far as the Universe is concerned, but it becomes OUR Truth --- because we claim the name."

Do you Believe more in God or Yourself? - Rev. David Barrett

Yes, it is a TRICK question. And Ross was correct when his answer was YES. Yes, a co-creative belief both in God and Ourselves will be discussed, and  an insight as to how much of each belief you do have, and how much you need. You will be astounded as to what is revealed.