12-4-16, "The Living Spirit", Dr. Edward Viljoen

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Theme for 2016:  The Global Vision:  A World That Works for Everyone

Affirmation for December

We believe in a world where 

communities are points of universal peace, love, and power.

This month’s Recommended Reading:

Living Presence: 

A Sufi Way to Mindfulness and the Essential Self 

by Kabir Edmund Helminski.

"I am pleased to give Living Presence a high recommendation: It is sober, thoughtful, and well worth deep reflection.  Helminski is concerned with our interactions with each other, with cultivating love and a desire to serve the highest through serving each other ...  a valuable emphasis in a culture like ours that tends to think of spiritual development as special and solitary experiences."
—Noetic Sciences Review by Charles Tart, Ph.D

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11-27-16, "The Eternal Soul", Dr. Edward Viljoen

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Theme for 2016:  The Global Vision:  A World That Works for Everyone

Affirmation for November

We believe that Heaven is within us and that

we experience it to the degree that we become conscious of it.

This month’s Recommended Reading:

Through the Flames: 

Overcoming Disaster through Compassion, Patience, and Determination

 by Allan Lokos

"With deep wisdom, honesty, and humanity, author and Buddhist teacher Allan Lokos shares the inside story of not just surviving a deadly plane crash, but being profoundly spiritually transformed through the harrowing aftermath. Whether your crash is a divorce, the death of a dear one, 
loss of financial security, or serious illness, this beautifully written story will guide you 
in finding the blessings of love, peace, and freedom in the midst."

—Tara Brach, Ph.D., author of Radical Acceptance and True Refuge

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11-20-16, "The Power of Community", Dr. Edward Viljoen

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Theme for 2016:  The Global Vision:  A World That Works for Everyone

Affirmation for November

We believe that Heaven is within us and that

we experience it to the degree that we become conscious of it.

This month’s Recommended Reading:

Through the Flames: 

Overcoming Disaster through Compassion, Patience, and Determination

 by Allan Lokos

"With deep wisdom, honesty, and humanity, author and Buddhist teacher Allan Lokos shares the inside story of not just surviving a deadly plane crash, but being profoundly spiritually transformed through the harrowing aftermath. Whether your crash is a divorce, the death of a dear one, 
loss of financial security, or serious illness, this beautifully written story will guide you 
in finding the blessings of love, peace, and freedom in the midst."

—Tara Brach, Ph.D., author of Radical Acceptance and True Refuge

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11-13-16, "Your Life Story", Dr. Chris Michaels (Advisory: Adult Language)

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Theme for 2016:  The Global Vision:  A World That Works for Everyone

Affirmation for November

We believe that Heaven is within us and that

we experience it to the degree that we become conscious of it.

This month’s Recommended Reading:

Through the Flames: 

Overcoming Disaster through Compassion, Patience, and Determination

 by Allan Lokos

"With deep wisdom, honesty, and humanity, author and Buddhist teacher Allan Lokos shares the inside story of not just surviving a deadly plane crash, but being profoundly spiritually transformed through the harrowing aftermath. Whether your crash is a divorce, the death of a dear one, 
loss of financial security, or serious illness, this beautifully written story will guide you 
in finding the blessings of love, peace, and freedom in the midst."

—Tara Brach, Ph.D., author of Radical Acceptance and True Refuge

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11-6-16, "Wholeness", Dr. Edward Viljoen

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Theme for 2016:  The Global Vision:  A World That Works for Everyone

Affirmation for November

We believe that Heaven is within us and that

we experience it to the degree that we become conscious of it.

This month’s Recommended Reading:

Through the Flames: 

Overcoming Disaster through Compassion, Patience, and Determination

 by Allan Lokos

"With deep wisdom, honesty, and humanity, author and Buddhist teacher Allan Lokos shares the inside story of not just surviving a deadly plane crash, but being profoundly spiritually transformed through the harrowing aftermath. Whether your crash is a divorce, the death of a dear one, 
loss of financial security, or serious illness, this beautifully written story will guide you 
in finding the blessings of love, peace, and freedom in the midst."

—Tara Brach, Ph.D., author of Radical Acceptance and True Refuge

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Center for Spiritual Living, Santa Rosa

10-30-16, "It's in Everyone of Us", Dr. Edward Viljoen

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Theme for 2016:  The Global Vision:  A World That Works for Everyone

Affirmation for October

We see a world where there is a direct revelation of Truth 

through our intuitive and spiritual nature.

This month’s Recommended Reading:

Vital Signs: The Nature and Nurture of Passion
by Gregg Levoy

Drawing from centuries of history, art, science, psychology, and philosophy, 

as well as in-depth interviews with people who rediscovered and reignited 

passion in their own lives, Vital Signs offers an expansive menu of possibilities 

for claiming or reclaiming your passion. It will help you maintain a keen awareness 

of where the pulse is and a determination to plug into that place.

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10-23-16, "Created to be Happy, Purposeful and Enthusiastic", Dr. Edward Viljoen

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Theme for 2016:  The Global Vision:  A World That Works for Everyone

Affirmation for October

We see a world where there is a direct revelation of Truth 

through our intuitive and spiritual nature.

This month’s Recommended Reading:

Vital Signs: The Nature and Nurture of Passion
by Gregg Levoy

Drawing from centuries of history, art, science, psychology, and philosophy, 

as well as in-depth interviews with people who rediscovered and reignited 

passion in their own lives, Vital Signs offers an expansive menu of possibilities 

for claiming or reclaiming your passion. It will help you maintain a keen awareness 

of where the pulse is and a determination to plug into that place.

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Center for Spiritual Living, Santa Rosa

10-16-16, "One Self Existent Cause", Rev. Kim Kaiser

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Theme for 2016:  The Global Vision:  A World That Works for Everyone

Affirmation for October

We see a world where there is a direct revelation of Truth 

through our intuitive and spiritual nature.

This month’s Recommended Reading:

Vital Signs: The Nature and Nurture of Passion
by Gregg Levoy

Drawing from centuries of history, art, science, psychology, and philosophy, 

as well as in-depth interviews with people who rediscovered and reignited 

passion in their own lives, Vital Signs offers an expansive menu of possibilities 

for claiming or reclaiming your passion. It will help you maintain a keen awareness 

of where the pulse is and a determination to plug into that place.

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Center for Spiritual Living, Santa Rosa

10-9-16, "Don't Do Anything Until I Get Back", Dr. Edward Viljoen

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Theme for 2016:  The Global Vision:  A World That Works for Everyone

Affirmation for October

We see a world where there is a direct revelation of Truth 

through our intuitive and spiritual nature.

This month’s Recommended Reading:

Vital Signs: The Nature and Nurture of Passion
by Gregg Levoy

Drawing from centuries of history, art, science, psychology, and philosophy, 

as well as in-depth interviews with people who rediscovered and reignited 

passion in their own lives, Vital Signs offers an expansive menu of possibilities 

for claiming or reclaiming your passion. It will help you maintain a keen awareness 

of where the pulse is and a determination to plug into that place.

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 in the store and online (free shipping)

Center for Spiritual Living, Santa Rosa

10-2-16, "Plumbing the Depths of Mind", Dr. Edward Viljoen

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Theme for 2016:  The Global Vision:  A World That Works for Everyone

Affirmation for October

We see a world where there is a direct revelation of Truth 

through our intuitive and spiritual nature.

This month’s Recommended Reading:

Vital Signs: The Nature and Nurture of Passion
by Gregg Levoy

Drawing from centuries of history, art, science, psychology, and philosophy, 

as well as in-depth interviews with people who rediscovered and reignited 

passion in their own lives, Vital Signs offers an expansive menu of possibilities 

for claiming or reclaiming your passion. It will help you maintain a keen awareness 

of where the pulse is and a determination to plug into that place.

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 in the store and online (free shipping)

Center for Spiritual Living, Santa Rosa

9-25-16, "What Seeks Expressing Through You?", Dr. Edward Viljoen

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Theme for 2016:  The Global Vision:  A World That Works for Everyone

Affirmation for September

We see a world where communities are meaningfully involved in service
to the world. beauty, nature, creativity, art, and aesthetics.

This month’s Recommended Reading:

The Hope
by Andrew Harvey

Andrew Harvey offers not only a guide to discovering your divine purpose, 

but also the blueprint for a better world.  It consists of the necessary elements that can inspire greatness in each of us.  Based on Harvey's concepts of Sacred Activism—a global initiative designed to save the world from its downward spiral of greed, pain, and self-destruction— the book is an enlightening text that reflects our world today, while in turn, shapes our future. 

The Hope provides practical advice to all those who want positive change.

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9-18-16, "A New Light", Rev. Jeff Anderson

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Theme for 2016:  The Global Vision:  A World That Works for Everyone

Affirmation for September

We see a world where communities are meaningfully involved in service
to the world. beauty, nature, creativity, art, and aesthetics.

This month’s Recommended Reading:

The Hope
by Andrew Harvey

Andrew Harvey offers not only a guide to discovering your divine purpose, 

but also the blueprint for a better world.  It consists of the necessary elements that can inspire greatness in each of us.  Based on Harvey's concepts of Sacred Activism—a global initiative designed to save the world from its downward spiral of greed, pain, and self-destruction— the book is an enlightening text that reflects our world today, while in turn, shapes our future. 

The Hope provides practical advice to all those who want positive change.

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Center for Spiritual Living, Santa Rosa

9-11-16, "Oneness in our Lives and our World", Rabbi George Gittleman

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Theme for 2016:  The Global Vision:  A World That Works for Everyone

Affirmation for September

We see a world where communities are meaningfully involved in service
to the world. beauty, nature, creativity, art, and aesthetics.

This month’s Recommended Reading:

The Hope
by Andrew Harvey

Andrew Harvey offers not only a guide to discovering your divine purpose, 

but also the blueprint for a better world.  It consists of the necessary elements that can inspire greatness in each of us.  Based on Harvey's concepts of Sacred Activism—a global initiative designed to save the world from its downward spiral of greed, pain, and self-destruction— the book is an enlightening text that reflects our world today, while in turn, shapes our future. 

The Hope provides practical advice to all those who want positive change.

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Center for Spiritual Living, Santa Rosa

9-4-16, Service to the World", Dr. Edward Viljoen

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Theme for 2016:  The Global Vision:  A World That Works for Everyone

Affirmation for September

We see a world where communities are meaningfully involved in service
to the world. beauty, nature, creativity, art, and aesthetics.

This month’s Recommended Reading:

The Hope
by Andrew Harvey

Andrew Harvey offers not only a guide to discovering your divine purpose, 

but also the blueprint for a better world.  It consists of the necessary elements that can inspire greatness in each of us.  Based on Harvey's concepts of Sacred Activism—a global initiative designed to save the world from its downward spiral of greed, pain, and self-destruction— the book is an enlightening text that reflects our world today, while in turn, shapes our future. 

The Hope provides practical advice to all those who want positive change.

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 in the store and online (free shipping)

Center for Spiritual Living, Santa Rosa

8-28-16, "How Generous People See the World", Dr. Edward Viljoen

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Theme for 2016:  The Global Vision:  A World That Works for Everyone

Affirmation for August

We see a world where there is a renewed emphasis on

beauty, nature, creativity, art, and aesthetics.

This month’s Recommended Reading:

Beauty and the Soul: The Extraordinary Power of Everyday Beauty To Heal Your Life
by Piero Ferrucci

The author, a transpersonal psychologist, teaches us how to see the beauty of the everyday 

in a whole new way—not as a pleasant distraction but as a powerful therapeutic tonic 

that can help us forge connections with others, cope with stress, and build happier lives.

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8-21-16, "Eternal Givingness", Dr. Edward Viljoen

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Theme for 2016:  The Global Vision:  A World That Works for Everyone

Affirmation for August

We see a world where there is a renewed emphasis on

beauty, nature, creativity, art, and aesthetics.

This month’s Recommended Reading:

Beauty and the Soul: The Extraordinary Power of Everyday Beauty To Heal Your Life
by Piero Ferrucci

The author, a transpersonal psychologist, teaches us how to see the beauty of the everyday 

in a whole new way—not as a pleasant distraction but as a powerful therapeutic tonic 

that can help us forge connections with others, cope with stress, and build happier lives.

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Center for Spiritual Living, Santa Rosa

8-14-16, " N A T U R E ", Rev. Joyce Duffala

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Theme for 2016:  The Global Vision:  A World That Works for Everyone

Affirmation for August

We see a world where there is a renewed emphasis on

beauty, nature, creativity, art, and aesthetics.

This month’s Recommended Reading:

Beauty and the Soul: The Extraordinary Power of Everyday Beauty To Heal Your Life
by Piero Ferrucci

The author, a transpersonal psychologist, teaches us how to see the beauty of the everyday 

in a whole new way—not as a pleasant distraction but as a powerful therapeutic tonic 

that can help us forge connections with others, cope with stress, and build happier lives.

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8-7-16, " L O V E " , Dr. Edward Viljoen

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Theme for 2016:  The Global Vision:  A World That Works for Everyone

Affirmation for August

We see a world where there is a renewed emphasis on 

beauty, nature, creativity, art, and aesthetics.

This month’s Recommended Reading:

Beauty and the Soul: The Extraordinary Power of Everyday Beauty To Heal Your Life
by Piero Ferrucci

The author, a transpersonal psychologist, teaches us how to see the beauty of the everyday 

in a whole new way—not as a pleasant distraction but as a powerful therapeutic tonic 

that can help us forge connections with others, cope with stress, and build happier lives.

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Center for Spiritual Living, Santa Rosa

7-31-16, "Opening, Receptive and Welcoming", Dr. Edward Viljoen

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Theme for 2016:  The Global Vision:  A World That Works for Everyone

Affirmation for July

We believe in the eternal Goodness of life, 

where there is peace, harmony, and justice for all.

This month’s Recommended Reading:

Path of Compassion

by Thich Nhat Hanh

This book is an excellent companion to our focus: loving kindness and forgiveness.
It includes stories from the Buddha’s life that help us realize that everyone faces difficulties 

and challenges—even elevated teachers.  This is particularly useful to know when dealing with 

the courage to forgive, which sometimes seems to require superhuman strength to accomplish. 

The reality is, forgiveness is challenging.  It is a worthy challenge, because on the other side of it is freedom and peace.  But it is not a challenge that can be pushed through without compassion 

and self-love.  Imagine living in a worldwide culture in which forgiveness is the norm. 

That is the vision of Centers for Spiritual Living.

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7-24-16, "Rose Colored Glasses", Dr. Edward Viljoen

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Theme for 2016:  The Global Vision:  A World That Works for Everyone

Affirmation for July

We believe in the eternal Goodness of life, 

where there is peace, harmony, and justice for all.

This month’s Recommended Reading:

Path of Compassion

by Thich Nhat Hanh

This book is an excellent companion to our focus: loving kindness and forgiveness.
It includes stories from the Buddha’s life that help us realize that everyone faces difficulties 

and challenges—even elevated teachers.  This is particularly useful to know when dealing with 

the courage to forgive, which sometimes seems to require superhuman strength to accomplish. 

The reality is, forgiveness is challenging.  It is a worthy challenge, because on the other side of it is freedom and peace.  But it is not a challenge that can be pushed through without compassion 

and self-love.  Imagine living in a worldwide culture in which forgiveness is the norm. 

That is the vision of Centers for Spiritual Living.

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Center for Spiritual Living, Santa Rosa