Portland Center for Spiritual Living Podcast

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Mindfulness Without Thought May 20, 2018

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Rev. Larry continues using Dr. Solomon Katz' book "Beauty as a State of Being" for inspiration. Is you mind full of mostly-useless thoughts? They are a cause of anxiety and unrest. Learn how to begin minimizing the mental chatter going on in your mind.

Grabbing the Reins May 13, 2018

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Rev. Larry continues his series on mindfulness using Dr. Solomon Katz' book "Beauty as a State of Being" for inspiration. Learn the two sources of troublesome thinking and how to stop and reverse them. You can begin to manage your thoughts!

A Terrible Thing to Waste May 06, 2018

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Rev. Larry begins a new series on mindfulness using Dr. Solomon Katz' book "Beauty as a State of Being" for inspiration. Learn how our ability to compare and discern is like a chainsaw that can negatively rip through our lives.

Closer To God May 06, 2018

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Rev. Larry talks about the two ways of reasoning (subjective and objective) that we can use to get closer to God. Solomon Katz' book "Beauty as a State of Being" is his starting point for exploring the philosophy of the Science of Mind.

When the Going Gets Rough Apr 29, 2018

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Guest speaker Rev. Catherine Bonin concludes the series based on Pema Chodron's book "The Places That Scare You." Learn four ways to handle even the most troubling of circumstances.

Cultivating Strength Apr 22, 2018

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Rev. Larry continues with Pema Chodron's book "The Places That Scare You." He describes the Buddhist notion of the 5 sources of strength: Strong Determination, Familiarization (with spiritual practice), the Seeds of Goodness, Reproach and aspiration. Find out how these five elements create spiritual strength in each of us.

The Art of Compassion Apr 15, 2018

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Rev. Larry continues the series based on Pema Chodron's book "The Places That Scare You." One of the best ways to turn fear into Faith is through the cultivation of compassion. Learn three ways to become more compassionate to yourself and others.

The Facts of Life Apr 08, 2018

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Rev. Larry begins a series on strength and resiliency based on Pema Chodron's book "The Places That Scare You." He starts off by talking about the three main sources of fear. Impermanence (fear of change), Egolessness (fear of not measuring-up with outside comparisons) and attachment (fear of losing control over others and our "things").

Easter: Personal Resurrection Apr 01, 2018

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Enjoy our Easter service in the Science of Mind tradition of release, renewal and rebirth. Find out how you can really make lasting changes in your life. Rev. Larry uses the biblical parable of the leaven for inspiration.

Celebrating Diversity Mar 25, 2018

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In a discussion intermixed with original music, Revs. Andy and Bonnie Anderson tell their story, sharing our experiences, challenges and celebrations. They explore how we can all celebrate diversity, wherever we find ourselves.