SOUL HOME NEWSLETTER – SEPTEMBER 2013

Soul Home’s Vision

Celebrating Heaven on Earth

By Living a Life of Choice

Rooted in Truth

Vibrating with Love, Wisdom and Abundance.

Soul Home’s Mission

To Practice and Teach Spiritual Principles;

Being a Beneficial Presence for Global Transformation

Through Individual Transformation

Soul Home’s Purpose

To Serve with Love, because we Love to Serve!

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“Now we know, and knowing means using the Law in a constructive way, ‘I and my Father are one’.”

(Ernest Holmes: The Science of Mind, page 296)

In this Issue:

  • Dates and Venue for Sacred Gatherings– September 2013
  • New venue for Soul Home’s Sacred Gatherings
  • A Prayer for Peace in Syriaby Rev. Dr. Kathy Hearn
  • “Make Your Dreams a Reality” – Excerpts from Soul Home Talk/Discussion in July ‘13
  • “YOUR SLIDE PROJECTOR” from the book Joyous Living Journalby Petra Weldes and Christian Sørenson
  • Ongoing/Forthcoming Events – Courses/Workshops/Study Groups
  • Visioning Team Meeting: Monday, 16September2013
  • Science of Mind Study Group in Cape Town - next meeting on Saturday, 16 November2013 in Milnerton from 13h00 to 16h00
  • Spiritual Library
  • Social Evening – including “Pot Luck” and movie: No event planned for this month
  • Spiritual Mind Treatment requests
  • Links to Websites
  • Penny’s Worth
  • Practitioner contact details

“There will be no peace among the nations without peace among the religions. There will be no peace among the religions without dialogue among the religions.

– Hans Küng

Dear Friend of Soul Home

Spring is certainly in the air with almost summer-like day temperatures!!!Hooray!!! The daylight time is getting longer; I wake up earlier – just before sunrise to start my morning meditation. It feels so good in the quiet, early morning with comfortable temperatures. Day and night are almost equal in length now. This time of the year always seems to have a special attraction for me. It feelsto me somehow like coming out of ‘hibernation,’although not really, because I did some rather intense studying during this time which I thought was meant for going into hibernation. I am very proud that I have completed three distance classes for my ministerial study course. Maybe, that’s why I often felt so tired. I didn’t listen to my body’s request for enough rest.

At the beginning of this term, in early September, I entered into what’s called, my ‘senior year’, though not a matter of age, please! There is a good chance that I will complete my course round about this time next year.

I trust that you are all enjoying this exquisite season of springin the Southern Hemisphere with all its beauty, gloriousfragrances, splashes of color and light and, also the much needed rain which is welcomed after the long, dry winteron the Highveld.

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A quote byArten, in The Disappearance of the Universe, by Gary Renard, for contemplation and consideration:

“You will not break loose until you realize that you yourself forge the chains that bind you.”

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Take note of the following dates for ourSacred GatheringsinSeptember 2013:

  • Sunday, 08Septemberat 10h00, there will bea child-minder for the children
  • Sunday, 22Septemberat 10h00, with Kiddies’ Ministry facilitated byMelanie Hall

VENUE:

Randpark Club

Setperk Road, Randpark (Windsor Park), Randburg

Tel. No. 011215 8600

GPS Co-ordinates: S26’06.862 E27’58.000

DIRECTIONS:

From Beyers Naude Offramp:

  • Travel southwards on Beyers Naude Avenue (with Renault dealership on left & World Wear on right towards Cresta Shopping Centre.
  • After approx 2km turn left onto Judges Avenue.
  • After 550m turn left onto Republic Road.
  • Take the third road left onto Klub Street.
  • Turn right to stay in Klub Street.
  • Turn right after approx 450m onto Fairway Drive.
  • Take the first left onto Setperk Road.
  • Destination will be on the right.
  • Check in at Security and ask for directions to the Golf Club Reception (not the Fairview Hotel & Spa.)

From Malibongwe Drive Offramp:

Travel southwards as far as Republic Road (approx. 3.3km) and turn right onto Republic Rd.ive.

After approx. 2.2 km turn right at robot onto Cherry Drive.

Take the third left onto Arend Avenue.

Take the third right onto Fairway Drive.

Take the first left onto Setperk Road.

Destination will be on the right.

Check in at Security and ask for directions to the Golf Club Reception (not the Fairview Hotel & Spa.)

There is space for kiddies and there is safe parking for our vehicles. Please go to Reception and you will be directed to the meeting venue.

Kindly note that there is a dress code we are requested to honor when attending our gatherings at the Randpark Club. Please do not wear shorts and/or flip-flops!

Join us in creating the spiritual community you would like to experience.

You are most welcome to bring a friend or interested persons to our Sunday Gatherings in order to introduce them to the Science of Mind teachings and to participate in our fellowship.

At the beginning of our Gathering, we have a meditation period, which lasts approximately 10 minutes. If you arrive while the meditation is in progress, kindly wait outside (in silence) until meditation has been completed.

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Spring is in the air…

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"I alone cannot change the world,

but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples."

—Mother Teresa

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A Prayer for Peace in Syria

The following is a prayer for PEACE in SYRIA, written by Rev. Dr. Kathy Hearn. I saw it this morning on Facebook and felt very touched by it as I found it truly profound.

"There is only One Life, this Life is Good, this Life is God, this Life is my life now as it is the life of all people and all beings everywhere. In this consciousness I speak my word, knowing and accepting that Divine Love Intelligence is active now as the only Power, Presence and Activity moving through all people and all conditions in Syria and the Middle East. I accept and expect the Miracle of an inspired and inspiring turn of events and a surprisingly good solution, revealing Divine Order and Peace and bringing an end to violence and loss of life. God makes a way out of no way, and it is happening now. I accept peace, comfort, supply and love for all the people of Syria in Syria and in neighboring countries. I accept that President Obama and Bashar al-Assad, and all the leaders of the USA, Syria and the world are guided by the deepest Truths of Oneness and Peace. There is Good for us in the world and we ought to have it and we have it now. I give thanks for this, releasing this word to the Law that does the work, and knowing it is done. And so it is. Amen and Amen, Om, Shanti, Shalom, Peace."

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MAKE YOUR DREAMS A REALITY

This was the subject of our talk/discussion at our Soul Home Sacred Gathering on Sunday, 25th August 2013; based on the book “The Art of Being Yourself” by Frank E. Richelieu (F.E.R.)

Here are some of the ideas covered during that session:

Quotations:

“Know that the greater abundance of every good thing which you are bringing out in your life, the more perfectly you are satisfying the Divine Urge within you. ANYTHING YOU CAN DREAM OF is not too great for you to undertake, if it hurts no man and brings happiness and good into your life.” – Ernest Holmes, SOM, p 288.2

“Let us feel that our purposes are animated and inspired from on high and then let us go forth and make our dream come true in human experience. With an invisible Intelligence to guide, and an immutable Law to direct, let us take our place in any legitimate activity, and thus cause our dream to come to full fruition.” - Ernest Holmes, SOM, p. 477.4)

“If you don’t follow your dream, who will?” – Emeril Lagasse

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F. E. R.: “You and I have a great power within us, for we have the ability to think and to manifest what we think. To set this power into motion in the direction we want it to go, we cannot just wish or daydream or be idly ambitious. We must have a strong desire and then subjectify this desire. We must know that Infinite Intelligence is expressing itself by means of us.” (p. 191.1)

How to unlock that great power within?

  • Hope and wishful thinking are not enough
  • Become still and turn within, make contact with That Presence, e.g. meditate, pray, affirm, vision.
  • E. Holmes said, “That which you are seeking is seeking you”, meaning that the experience you are seeking is already waiting for you.
  • Faith and desire will unlock the power within you.
  • Jesus told us that faith could work miracles. Many followed Jesus, in order to obtain just “loaves and fishes” instead of searching for the inner strength and power which made Jesus’ demonstrations possible! (Seek you first the kingdom of heaven within, and all these things shall be added unto you!!!
  • We set our own pace in this process, but we must begin! That is the first step.
  • Know for yourself, right now: “I am this living,infinite Power. I am experiencing this Power.”
  • This Power is impersonal (works for everyone) and universal. Compare to Mains switch (or Master switch) of our power supply system at home. If it’s not switched on no electricity can be drawn…

MASTER MINDING(page 194)

From Master switch to Master Mind or Master-Minding

F. E. R.: “Mind is capable of all things when we do not use it simply as a means of coping with the outer world. It is not just something to think thoughts with. It is much more than that. It goes beyond words and thoughts into the realm of creativity.”

Train yourself to make use of the Master Mind, the illuminated or higher consciousness and not just the surface mind. Jesus used the Christ Mind, God-consciousness (I and my Father are one…). The same mind is in you as well as in everyone else.

  • Access the unlimited Power within you.
  • The Knower that knows, and knows that it knows.
  • When employing the Master Mind, you are employing the Knower, the infinite side of the mind.
  • Then you know that you can handle yourself and all situations.
  • Some outstanding examples of people who have used this Master Mind: Moses, Jesus, Buddha, Krishna. However, it is available to everyone.

Go beyond coping with life, or just tolerating life. Begin to mastermind yourself. Self-Mastery is the only mastery needed.

What use is having masterminding power within us if we don’t use it?

Give your subconscious mind an image of success and then let the mastermind guide you to ideas that bring about success. Act on those ideas!

Take command of your life and let the Master Mind within you empower the action!

THE SUCCESS CONSCIOUSNESS (page 198)

If we gave up so quickly, how could we ever know what we are capable of?

Are we walking away from life? Although life is exciting, the excitement brings some challenges along. Something is required from us to do, to give, to be. Make use of your talents and capabilities! Opportunities are being offered, but they need to be realized by our efforts. We cannot grow and develop without putting forth energy.

Suggested exercise for spiritual growth:

  • Write down some areas where you want to grow, e.g. health, finances, love, peace, etc. Let this project be between you and yourself only. Do the work in your mind and know that there is something within you that makes it possible for you to grow tall in consciousness.
  • Affirm: “The more I think I can do, the more I can do.”
  • Allow nobody to discourage you. Don’t be overwhelmed by appearances!
  • All is consciousness. What you accomplish in consciousness moves out and manifests in your world of appearances. Be persistent! Don’t give up. Try again, and again if necessary.
  • Get into the consciousness now that Infinite Mind is guiding, guarding and protecting you always – in all ways.

AS YOU WILL (page 201)

F. E. R.: “You – and all of us – need objectives, causes, and purposes for living. Without dreams and ambitions, you would have nothing to propel you forward. Life would lose its excitement and interest. Never give up your dreams. So, never give up your ambitions. Never let life get stale for you. Feel the elation of life. Do not take counsel with your fears and do not come down with your doubts. Remain forever elated and eager so you may find the true joy of life.”

Let each moment be a moment of fulfillment! Let it hold its own contentment! Feel the joy and the ecstasy of the indwelling Presence!

We seem to limit ourselves in so many areas. Where do you limit yourself?

Always remember that the infinite Presence within us has not stopped to be omnipresent, omniscient and omnipotent! It is you and me who see us in the wrong light.

When we see only our own shortcomings and inadequacies we have lost sight of the divine nature within ourselves.

Think of life as a grand feast that is always spread before you and you can partake of that which suits your nature best. When you feel sad, or discontented, or mean, or unkind again – just remember that you are upset and dissatisfied with no one but – yourself!!! Heaven is a state of mind, and so is hell. It is done unto you as you will it!

One of our greatest blessings is that we have the spirit of inner freedom – we are free to move in any direction we desire:

We can think, as we will. We can believe, as we will. We can act, as we will.

It is up to us how we use our inner freedom. Take responsibility for your own life!

Use the gift of freedom and choice within you and know that Spirit will always sustain you – all the way!

TRUSTING LIFE (page 205)

F. E. R.: “The subconscious mind is ready, when you call, to go into action and produce that which you desire.

Today, we often say we are calling upon the Higher Self. Jesus called it the Father within. Krishna and Buddha had other ways of expressing it, but all great teachers have felt that ‘something’ we call the indwelling Presence. You can call it God, the Father, the Presence, or whatever name you are comfortable with. Whatever you call it, it awaits your awareness of it.”

By whatever name you may call it, if you have faith (even like a grain of mustard seed), you can be assured that it will respond to you.

Edison said that he did not invent, but that his inventions came through him.

Mozart, when asked how he composed such beautiful music, said, “I just write down what I am hearing.”

If you feel burdened by a problem, just say, “I am turning this over to the higher Self. I know the Intelligence within me knows the solution.”

Those who believe that they will always be provided for will be provided for.

Affirm: “I am perpetually loved and cared for by the Infinite. I place complete trust in the givingness of Infinite Mind. I accept the changes in my life as action for betterment. My ongoingness is assured.

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YOUR SLIDE PROJECTOR

From the book “Joyous Living Journal” – September 12

by Petra Weldes and Christian Sørensen

“Love and fear represent two different lenses through which to view the world. Which I choose to use will determine what I think I see.” – Marianne Williamson

Imagine your life like a slide show. Spirit provides the power and the light and the projector. You provide the slides. Whatever slide you put in, whether it’s painted all black so no light can shine through or beautifully crafted with multiple colors and hues, that’s what you’ll see on the screen of your life.

You create your reality by the lens and filters through which you look at life – the lens of your expectations and the filters of your beliefs and emotions. What is your lens focused on – the story of your victimhood or of your possibilities? Are your filters clear, perceptive and open, or are they clouded with judgment, disappointment, or fear? Spiritual practices cleanse your filters and refocus your lens.

Reflections:What slides are you putting in your projector? Do you like what you see?

Affirmation:I clean the lens of my perception of anger, judgment, and projection. I see with the filter of love.

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“Trained thought is more powerful than untrained thought.”

- Ernest Holmes

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Ongoing/Forthcoming Events - Courses/Workshops/Study Groups

Here is a list of some of the accredited Science of Mind courses we plan to run during 2013/14. Please let me know which course/s you are interested in as that would facilitate my planning!

FOUNDATION LEVEL

New Foundations of the Science of Mind

Duration of Course: 10 weeks Certification Hours: 30

Tuition Fees: R 2350.00

Course is planned to start end October 2013