Portland Center for Spiritual Living Podcast

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Serious Play Jun 11, 2017

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Rev. Larry continues our "Summer of Happiness" using Gretchen Rubin's book "The Happiness Project" for inspiration. Learn the elements of adult "play" and how we can intentionally introduce more fun and enjoyment into our lives.

The Story Of Our Lives Jun 07, 2017

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Rev. Larry speaks about how our national story of the "Hero's Journey" may be leading us down a path that is divisive and violent. He asks us what stories we tell about ourselves. This talk was presented at the New Thought Center for Spiritual Living.

The Happiness Project Jun 04, 2017

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Rev. Larry begins a series on our "Summer of Happiness" using Gretchen Rubin's book "The Happiness Project" for inspiration. Learn about your set-point for happiness and how you can make a plan to change it to have greater joy in your life.

Principle And Practice May 28, 2017

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Rev. Larry discusses the "Unity Principle" and how we can use it to better connect to our higher power. He also talks about the Unity of all Life, even in the face of a local hate crime. He's using Ernest Holmes' "Can We Talk To God" for inspiration.

Spiritual Evolution May 21, 2017

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Rev. Larry discusses how we can foster a Spiritual Evolution in our hearts and minds. He's continuing the series based on Ernest Holmes' "Can We Talk To God?" Where are you on your spiritual path?

The Energy Of Thought May 14, 2017

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Rev. Larry continues the series based on Ernest Holmes' "Can We Talk To God?" This Sunday he discusses how we can use the power of our "Word" as a co-creative power with God. For every mental "seed" we plant, corresponding fruit will be produced.

Can We Talk To God? May 07, 2017

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Rev. Larry begins a series based on Ernest Holmes' "Can We Talk To God?" He discusses communication with our higher power and the benefits of this. Prayer, meditation, contemplation and silent listening are all viable means of divine communication.

Light In The Wilderness Apr 30, 2017

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Rev. Larry concludes the series inspired by Seth Adam Smith's book "Your Life Isn't For You." You can be the light that illuminates both your own life, and contributes to the illumination of the whole planet. Learn how you can be both "salt" and "light!"

Knock Down The Walls! Apr 23, 2017

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Marilyn Sprague, RScP, continues the series inspired by Seth Adam Smith's book "Your Life Isn't For You." Learn how knocking down the barriers that separate us helps us to live with compassion and in the more generous flow of life.

Easter: The Glad Surprise Apr 16, 2017

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Our special Easter service includes a reading by Ken Cragen, RScP from Howard Thurman ("The Glad Surprise") and a talk by Rev. Larry on rebirth and renewal. What newness do you want to claim in your life?