Weekly Discussion Guide

January 2017 Sample

January’s Theme: Spirit is Calling

Happy New Year. And Happy New You. We trust that this year you experience only the highest and best in all that you do.

This week’s discussion guide is based on the article written by, the Founder of Religious Science, Dr, . The article is entitled Back to Basics. Keep in mind that this is writtenin the language of his time. Therefore, when Dr. Holmes uses the term man he is referring to mankind. The article starts on page 76 in magazine. Open the inner ear. Be receptive and available to hear what is wanting to be revealed through you, as you, because, Spirit is Calling. Calling you to Be more, Do more and Have more.

What is Religious Science? If you are new to Religious Science, this is a great article that explains this mental science in a clear and simple way. If you have been using or living this for some time, it is a great reminder of what this teaching is all about.

Under the section “What Is Religious Science,” Dr. Holmes states that, “There is no mystery involved in the study of mental science; its root principles are those that underlie our common life and need but be clearly stated to be understood.”

It’s good to know that there is no mystery to this science, this philosophy, this way of life. And, Dr. Holmes infers that consistent practice is called for when he says, “It is taken for granted that the sincere student is ready to devote himself to a serious study of the subject, for such is required in any branch of human knowledge.”

People usually come to this teaching because they are ready to change their lives. They are tired of the same old way living life, even if their lives are going well. They may sense that there is something more to be experienced.

1. How do you see this teaching changing or enhancing your life?

Dr. Holmes reminds us that, “Truth reveals itself in all its beauty and helpfulness only to the earnest seeker, but all who seek it earnestly and persistently are abundantly rewarded in their quest.”

In other words, Dr. Holmes is indicating that it takes consistent practice to look for, or seek the truth of any life situation.

2. Do you make it a consistent practice to seek or look for the Truth in all its beauty when life throws a curve? If so, please explain. If not, please explain.

Fundamental Principles

In this section, Dr, Holmes states, “The first principle fundamental to an understanding of life, including all human experience, is that the whole universe, of which man is a part, is spiritual in its essence. This fact may be more readily understood if we speak of this spiritual essence as mental in its nature; the two terms spiritual and mental are synonymous in their meaning.” In other words everything is spiritual, everything is mental.

3. What is your thought or feeling about this?

According to Dr Holmes, there is a Cosmic energy and intelligence (Mind) that is the creative power of all that exists. This power is eternal and is the unifying power in all manifestations. Keeping in line with this explanation, you have the power to create or manifest what you want to experience in your life. This Principle must and does manifest through you because you are one with the Infinite Mind of the Universe.

4.What is Spirit calling you to bring forth in your life now?

Our Individual Mind

In this section, Dr. Holmes is very clear when he states, “Therefore, man, in his real nature, is a mental or spiritual being; the world he lives in is a world of ideas, of thoughts, of emotions, of mental actions and reactions. There is no life without Mind.” You probably have heard the phrase: We are Spiritual Beings having a Spiritual experience on this physical plane. According to Holmes it could also be said in this way: We are Mental Beings having a Mental experience on this physical plane. No matter how we put we are the co-creators of our lives simply because we create with our thoughts. Holmes makes this very clear when he states, “Man is Mind; and since Mind is a unit, man is an individualized center in this universal mentality which is none other than the Mind of . Very powerful statement of Truth.

5. Will knowing change the way yoou might live your life? If so, how?

The Law of

Dr. Holmes informs us that “…through the ages and in every faith, people have been healed by prayer. Since the fact of such healings is incontrovertible, there must be a law governing them.” He goes on to say, “Nothing is ever a result of chance, the caprice of nature or the indulgence of God. All that is or that may be has behind it some beneficent and unerring law that is at once impersonal and universal.”

When you really think about it, this is very powerful because our are formed in the mind first, right? It is a declaration of something specific. When we speak our prayer we are to do so knowing that there is a universal law that takes our words and then returns that prayer to us manifested, demonstrated, revealed or simply put, answered.

Dr. Holmes further explains “The prayer of faith, therefore, is the expression of a very definite spiritual law – a law that underlies the conscious uniting of our specific need with the Power, the Intelligence and the Love which constitutes the very heart of all life.”

6. From this insight, in what way will this change the way you pray?

What a great way to start the New Year. With a greater sense of knowing that you are more powerful than you may have believed before now. Like all sciences, we ask that you ‘experiment’ with these teachings. Try it out. You may find that by changing the way you think will absolutely change your life. Putting you in the perfect position to hear that Spirit is calling, and it is calling you.

Peace and Abundant Blessings

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January 2016 Theme: Spirit Is Calling

Possible Featured Articles That May be Used

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Opportunities for further Circle Discussion

As you read the Daily Guides for this month, were there any in particular that resonated with your consciousness? If so, please share with your discussion group.

Remember there are also a number of articles reflected in the Columns section, as well as and reviews in the Departments section of the magazine. Choose one or more to review and discuss as a group if time permits.

Additional Resources of Interest

Online Edition of Science of Mind Magazine

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