How Religion Expresses Itself

How Religion Expresses Itself

Let’s take this moment to invoke the Presence of Spirit,

It’s goodness, its light, its consciousness and its atmosphere of peace.

There is only one mind, one source, and one life,

And that is life as a spiritual being, as a loving being.

I affirm that we all come from this one source.

We are inseparably one with the infinite Presence and Power.

I now speak my word for myself and for all,

As I activate the principles of the spiritual universe.

I seek to discover the unfoldment of the Divine Being that already exists within me.

I realize that my own Divine Being is the same indwelling Spirit that fills all nature, all time and all space with its Presence and infinite unity.

I recognize that this indwelling Presence responds directly to my thought.

Spirit thinks through my thoughts and expresses itself through my actions.

God’s work is accomplished through me, as it eternally unfolds.

I am a unique manifestation of the whole that is rooted in the Infinite.

As a spiritual mind healer, I express religion by being one with unity and law.

My place in this creative order is as a dispenser of my Divine gifts from the indwelling God.

When I act in unity with God, joy and laughter take the place of sorrow and tears.

By being in unity with God, I am in unity with Good.

My approach to Reality is simple, direct and spontaneous.

I manifest right ideas, law, order, truth and beauty as I am guided by this Divine Presence.

My expression of religion is to be receptive to that greater side of my nature.

As I am guided into the unfoldment of my being, I rest in perfect peace.

With a grateful heart, I express overwhelming thankfulness

For more love, more kindness, more understanding and more compassion in my life.

And so it is. Amen.

Composed by Marlene Ardoin, RScP

(Based on an article in Science of Mind Magazine, Dec. 2020, entitled “What Is Religion” from “How the Mind Creates” By Ernest Holmes.)

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12/19/2020 # How Religion Expresses Itself

Beyond Chaos

Beyond Chaos

Let’s take this moment to invoke the Presence of Spirit.

It’s goodness, its light, its consciousness and its atmosphere of peace.

There is only one mind, one Source, and one life,

And that is life as a spiritual being, as a loving being.

This universe is the glory of God.  It is a moving, flexible, fluidic creation.

It is alive with life, abundance and all the richness of God.

I express the deep knowledge that God is within me, and

We are all inseparably one with the infinite Presence and Power.

I affirm that we all come from this one source.

I now speak my word for myself and for all,

As I align myself with the principles of surrender.

My optimism keeps me centered and grounded.

I envision a world that is changing to a more evolved place.

My curiosity allows me to explore people, places and things.

I am easily able to put myself in someone else’s shoes though my curiosity.

My self-trust and intuition points me in the direction of my highest good.

I always listen to my intuition.

I courageously speak my truth.

My sense of humor is my common sense at a more joyful resonance.

By pointing out absurdity, I keep myself from becoming too serious.

I practice resilience through my ability to come back to center after a setback in any circumstance.

My practices of meditation, journaling and affirmative prayer keep me resilient.

I am able to take leaps of faith, because of my self-belief and my intuition.

By taking risks, I learn a great deal as I move myself to a better place.

So it is with a grateful heart, that I express overwhelming thankfulness for my surrender, for my own self-realization, for love, for kindness and for compassion in my life.

And so it is.

Amen

Composed by Marlene Ardoin, RScP

(Based on article in Science of Mind Magazine, October 2020.)

From an article by Debra Valentina entitled “Beyond Chaos – Qualities to Cultivate on the Journey to Joy.”

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11/14/2020 # Beyond Chaos

 

Cosmic Light

Cosmic Light

Let’s take this moment to invoke the presence of Spirit,

It’s goodness, its light, its consciousness and its atmosphere of peace.

There is only one mind, one Source, and one life,

And that is life as a spiritual being, as a loving being.

 I affirm that we all come from this one Source.

We are inseparably one with the infinite Presence and Power.

 I now speak my word for myself and for all,

As I align myself with the consciousness of Cosmic Light.

 When I pray, I imagine a light surrounds myself, everyone and everything.

I feel that we are all immersed in light.

I imagine that we are all evolved spiritually, which gives me a sense of calm, certainty and a knowing that we all share the same reality.

I see a light at the center of everyone as I let my imagination lead the way.

I surrender to this light.

 I feel the pull that is irresistible, immutable and absolute.

I allow a state of consciousness that exercises its authority at the level of my perception of it.

I see this light’s beauty as it flows in and around and through all things in a softness that dims the light of the sun.

I accept that there is no God higher than truth, as I awaken to a higher level of perception.

I realize that I cannot claim anything for myself with any validity, unless I see it is in others.

As I believe in the possibility of my own soul, I believe in God.  

And, as I believe in God, I also believe in myself.

 So, it is with a grateful heart, that I express overwhelming thankfulness for my own light, for my sense of peace, for love, for kindness and for compassion in my life.

And so it is.

Amen

Composed by Marlene Ardoin, RScP

Based on article in Science of Mind Magazine, October 2020, titled “Cosmic Light”, by Ernest Holmes.

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 10/10/2020 # Cosmic Light

Wonder, Love and Praise

Wonder, Love and Praise                                                                                                                                        

Let’s take this moment to invoke the Presence of Spirit.

It’s goodness, its light, its consciousness and its atmosphere of peace.

There is only one mind, one Source, and one life,

And that is life as a spiritual Being, as a loving Being.

 This universe is the glory of God.  It is a moving, flexible, fluidic creation.

It is alive with life, abundance and all the richness of God.

 I express the deep knowledge that God is within me, and

We are all inseparably one with the infinite Presence and Power.

I affirm that we all come from this one source.

 I now speak my word for myself and or all,

As I align myself with the purpose of the Universe.

 I choose harmony, not discord.

I choose love, not hate.

I understand that Divine Spirit is equally and evenly distributed.

I accept the childlike wonder within myself that keeps me enthusiastic and joyful about my life.

I surrender to the Divine heart, to human love and to Divine wisdom.

I realize that wonder comes from the inner most resources of my own divine nature and my life essence.

I realize that I am one with all life, so I must include everyone and see them as a reflection of my own soul.

I create my future of Good by expressing harmony, love and inclusion.

I release my littleness, my fears, my grasping and the need to have my own way in exchange for a path of surrender to eternal, everlasting, wonder, love and praise.

 So it is with a grateful heart, that I express overwhelming thankfulness for my own wonder, love, and praise in my heart.

And so it is.  Amen.

 Composed by Marlene Ardoin, RScP

Based on article in Science of Mind Magazine, August 2020, titled “Wonder, Love and Praise”, an unpublished Asilomar talk by Ernest Holmes from August 13, 1956.

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9/4/2020 # Wonder, Love and Praise

Walk to Oneness

Walk to Oneness

Let’s take this moment to invoke the Presence of Spirit,

It’s goodness, its light, its consciousness and its atmosphere of oneness.

There is only one mind, one source, and one life,

And that is life as a spiritual being, as a loving being.

 This universe is the glory of God.  It is a moving, flexible, fluidic creation.

It is alive with life, abundance and all the richness of God.

 I express the deep knowledge that God is within me, and

We are all inseparably one with the infinite Presence and Power.

I affirm that we all come from this one Source.

 I now speak my word for myself and for all,

As I align myself with the Spiritual Law of Oneness.

 No matter what the hardship, I know that God is my shield, and I have nothing to fear.

Following Spirit’s lead, I am able to overcome evil with good, falsehood with truth and hatred with love.

I allow Spirit to use me to alleviate the pain of others.

I am willing to face life squarely.

I realize that all problems have a purpose and contribute to my inner growth.

I endeavor to solve these problems in accordance with the highest light.

I do what I feel guided to do.

I seek to do that which will uplift myself and others.

Through self-forgiveness, I improve my actions, motives and desires.

I liberate myself from debilitating habits.

I release the need to control other people and allow them to run their own lives.

I desire the highest welfare for all.

I forgive, express gratitude, think positively, and praise the opportunities that problems present to grow spiritually.

I overcome adversity through accessing inner strength and by performing acts of kindness toward others.

I choose compassion.

I recognize my oneness with all of humanity and with God.

I seek to create a better world, a world that works for all people, everywhere.

 So it is with a grateful heart, that I express overwhelming thankfulness for my own oneness, for love, for kindness and for compassion in my life.

And so it is.

Composed by Marlene Ardoin, RScP

Based on article in Science of Mind Magazine, July 2020, titled “Let Us Walk with Each Other” by Kathy Juline.

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8/3/2020 # Walk to Oneness

Freedom from Bondage

Freedom from Bondage

Let’s take this moment to invoke the Presence of Spirit,

It’s goodness, its light, its consciousness and its atmosphere of peace.

There is only one mind, one source, and one life,

And that is life as a spiritual being, as a loving being.

 This universe is the glory of God.  It is a moving, flexible, fluidic creation.

It is alive with life, abundance and all the richness of God.

 I express the deep knowledge that God is within me, and

We are all inseparably one with the infinite Presence and Power.

I affirm that we all come from this one Source.

 I now speak my word for myself and for all,

As I align myself with the Spiritual Law of Freedom.

 I affirm freedom, instead of bondage; faith, instead of fear; happiness, instead of sorrow; and abundance, instead of lack.

I realize that I have created my own bondage, and that I can just as easily, create my own freedom.

I choose to realize good in my life, because good is permanent, and it is my reality.

My life takes a new form and becomes better every day as my understanding evolves.

I am a manifestation of spiritual ideas that create more harmonious conditions in my life.

The more of these ideas that I understand and comprehend, the more I realize harmony in my life.

I have implicit trust and confidence in the power of my word.

I turn to meditation to free myself from fear.

I dwell on the idea of love and protection until finally the images of fear dissipate.

I have complete confidence in the truth of my statements, when I speak spiritual mind healing treatments.

I claim my birthright to good and to freedom in my life.

I nurture trust, faith and confidence, whenever any doubt arises.

I turn to Spirit for Divine assurance.

I realize that the movement of my thought acts as law.

I realize that my thoughts and words have power.

I claim liberty through my harmony and unity with good.

I know that freedom does not give me the power to abuse others.

If I abuse others, I can expect to be abused.

I recognize that this law is foolproof.

And, I affirm that the universe is for me and is never against me.

If my use of the law has no element of hurt, I am permitted to use it to the limit.

I make a conscious choice to make sure that all my choices come from a place of love.

 So it is with a grateful heart, that I express overwhelming thankfulness for my own freedom, for love, for kindness and for compassion in my life.

And so it is.

Composed by Marlene Ardoin, RScP

(Based on article in Science of Mind Magazine, July 2020, titled “Freedom.”)

 Excerpted from “The Extension Study Course in “The Science of Mind” by Ernest Holmes, in reference to his 1938 edition.

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7/11/2020 # Freedom from Bondage

The Highest Mind

The Highest Mind

Let’s take this moment to invoke the Presence of Spirit,

It’s goodness, its light, its consciousness and its atmosphere of peace.

There is only one mind, one Source, and one life,

And that is life as a spiritual being, as a loving being.

 I affirm that we all come from this one source.

We are inseparably one with the infinite Presence and Power.

 I now speak my word for myself and for all,

As I align myself with Spiritual Law and its creative principle.

 I use the creative power of my mind to manifest love, power and peace, as I define my own individuality.

The highest attitude of my mind is one of perfect calm and absolute trust in Spirit.

With perfect confidence, I look into the future.

With perfect ease, my mind rests in the present.

Through non-resistance, I cause evil to flee from me.

I look only at what I want, without resisting anything.

I believe that a great change is taking place.

I realize that underneath, Spiritual Power is at work destroying all unlike itself.

I believe that the divine plan has no mistakes and that if God could have done it in a better way, it would have been done differently.

By living a life overflowing with joy, I show the world the right way.

By always being glad, I surround myself with people who are happy, and I create a life of continual enjoyment.

The atmosphere that I create, cheers and uplifts others.

Today, I am setting in motion the power of tomorrow.

My soul learns to live in the great gladness of today.

I am never weary of life, because I live in the eternal here and now.

I trust Spirit to guide me today.

I see God in all manifestation, in all people, through all events.

All I see is the body of God – full, free, complete, whole.

Of all things on Earth, the human body is the most beautiful, the most wonderful and the most God-like.

I realize that if I do not love my brother, whom I have seen, I cannot love God, whom I have not seen.

I activate the power of attraction, against which nothing can stand.

I appreciate nature, spending much time in the outdoors, looking into the stars.

I realize that all things come to me through the use of my thought.

I constantly expand my thoughts, so that I keep growing.

Growth is the law of life and is necessary for me to overcome all precedents, and to set myself in the new order of things.

I believe that God has created me for a glorious future.

 So it is with a grateful heart, that I express overwhelming thankfulness for my own self-realization, for love, for kindness, for joy and for blessings in my life.

And so it is.  Amen.

Composed by Marlene Ardoin, RScP

(Based on article in Science of Mind Magazine, June 2020.)

Excerpt from “Creative Mind” by Ernest Holmes, published in 1919, “The Highest Attitude of Mind.”

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 6/20/2020 # The Highest Mind

Love – the Greatest Healer

Love – the Greatest Healer

 Let’s take this moment to invoke the Presence of Spirit, it’s goodness, its light, its consciousness and its atmosphere of healing.

There is only one mind, one Source, and one life, and that is life as a spiritual being, as a loving being.

 I affirm that we all come from this one source.

We are inseparably one with the infinite Presence and Power.

 I now speak my word for myself and for all, as I align myself with the Spiritual Law of healing love.

 I believe that everything is alive and that everything is beautiful.

I believe that love is a healing power touching everything into wholeness with its divine balm.

I maintain a well-integrated life of inner harmony, a sense of security, a feeling of being necessary, and an inner sense of worthiness.

I realize that I am necessary to the universe.

No one else could possibly take my place.

I also realize that I am necessary to others.

This realization gives me an inner calm and an abiding sense of true self-esteem.

I meet others with an attitude of happiness, partnership and equality.

When my thoughts are based in love, tolerance and understanding, the whole vibration and reaction from others also changes.

When I feel sympathy and understanding with everyone, all cold indifference is healed.

When I respect the freedoms of others, I find that I am able to live with peace and mutual cooperation.

I respect freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from want, and freedom from fear.

I believe that God is infinite, limitless, loving and giving.

My destiny is decided by my own silent communion with the Invisible.

I have faith that my soul is immortal, eternal and deathless.

I sense a divine relationship between myself and the universe.

Divine Spirit awakens my confidence, calm trust and inner faith through its healing love.

 So it is with a grateful heart, that I express overwhelming thankfulness as I release my word into the action of the Law to be made manifest in form, as it is already know in the Mind.

 And so it is.

 Composed by Marlene Ardoin, RScP

(Based on an article in Science of Mind Magazine, May 2020.)

 “Love – The Greatest Healer” by Ernest Holmes.

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 5/23/2020 # Love – the Greatest Healer

Outwitting Fear

Outwitting Fear

 

Let’s take this moment to invoke the Presence of Spirit,

It’s goodness, its light, its consciousness and its atmosphere of peace.

There is only one mind, one Source, and one life,

And that is life as a spiritual being, as a loving being.

This universe is the glory of God.

It is a moving, flexible, fluidic creation.

It is alive with life, abundance and all the richness of God.

 I express the deep knowledge that God is within me, and

We are all inseparably one with the infinite Presence and Power.

I affirm that we all come from this one source.

 I now speak my word for myself and for all,

As I align myself with Spiritual Law and the principle of Faith.

 

 I see all major changes in my life like a new season, as in nature.

I accept the fact that what once worked, no longer does.

I realize that the longer I wait, the more discomfort I feel.

In order for me to grow, I know that I must let go of the old

To make room for my personal expansion.

My awareness that something is off, alerts me to begin searching for a solution that would bring more happiness, safety, comfort and peace.

I choose to be open to what I may not have seen before.

I commit to making changes successful, by taking one step at a time.

I know that the universe supports my growth and expansion.

As I see evidence of my expansion and my higher good,

I become motivated to let go of the old and to swiftly embrace the new.

I embrace my good with the full power of my faith.

I acknowledge my fears, then release them completely.

I identify negative patterns as activities that prevent me from

Achieving my most desired outcomes.

I release fears of poverty, criticism, ill health, loss of love, old age,

Death and negative influences.

I choose not to complain, find fault, be sarcastic, be hopeless,

Be filled with self-pity, to lack self-confidence or to worry.

I fill my mind with my greatest desires and declare that this is the truth of my life now.

 So it is with a grateful heart, that I express overwhelming thankfulness

For my own faith, for love, for kindness and for goodness in my life.

And so it is.

Composed by Marlene Ardoin, RScP

(Based on articles in Science of Mind Magazine, April 2020.)

 “Passionately Embrace New Beginnings: Navigate Smooth Endings” by Kelly Robbins.

“Outwitting Fear to Embrace Prosperity” by Rev. Dr. John Waterhouse.

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4/29/2020 # Outwitting Fear

Planting a Mental Garden

Planting a Mental Garden

Let’s take this moment to invoke the Presence of Spirit, it’s goodness, its light, its consciousness and its atmosphere of peace.

There is only one mind, one Source, and one life,

And that is life as a spiritual being, as a loving being.

This universe is the glory of God. It is a moving, flexible, fluidic creation.

It is alive with life, abundance and all the richness of God.

I express the deep knowledge that God is within me, and we are all inseparably one with the infinite Presence and Power.

 I affirm that we all come from this one source.

I now speak my word for myself and for all,

As I align myself with Spiritual Law and its creative principle.

 I use the creative law of Life for the purpose of producing a good selected harvest.

In the garden of my mind, I plant the soil of faith and the seed of hope.

I prepare the good soil of my mind by selecting good thoughts, good feelings and a good mental attitude toward life.

I embrace faith, love, hope and acceptance.

Like in the miracle of nature, I plant my mental seeds with a happy and enthusiastic expectancy of the creative law of nature.

I know through experience that if I plant good seeds in good soil, that life will give me a good harvest.

In my mental garden, my thought is the seed through which the Law of love can heal, enrich and expand my experience.

I realize that the thoughts that I plant in my consciousness becomes my future.

I release all doubt and unbelief.

I uproot the weeds of fear.

I release all obstructions, so that my thoughts flow freely with a childlike faith and expectancy.

I use God’s law of creation to produce that which I long for, that which is my highest hope, and the goals of my greatest attainment.

I allow the warmth of God’s sunshine and the refreshment of God’s gentle rain to penetrate the soil of my mind,

Turning it into the rich loam of love.

I understand that my simple, sincere thoughts are the seeds that produce a variety of experiences.

The mental seeds that I choose to plant are health, success, love, abundance and self-expression.

I draw upon the Infinite by allowing God to manifest more happiness, more friendship, more love and good for myself as I awaken to the recognition of my unity with the whole.

 So it is with a grateful heart, that I express overwhelming thankfulness for love, for kindness and for compassion in my life.

And so it is.

 Composed by Marlene Ardoin, RScP

(Based on article in Science of Mind Magazine, April 2020.)

Excerpts from “How to Plant Your Mental Garden” by Ernest Holmes, as heard on “This Thing Called Life,” Sunday, March 5, 1950.

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 4/11/2020 # Planting a Mental Garden