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Scientific Christian Mental Practice
by Emma Curtis Hopkins
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Scientific Christian Mental Practice by Emma Curtis Hopkins is a learning guide for spiritual growth and development. Hopkins is often mentioned as the teacher of teachers as she was a mentor/teacher for several founders of the new thought/metaphysical movement.
This book is organized into distinct lessons for training the mind through spiritual healing, alignment with Spirit, and practical application ot techniques. Application of even one of Hopkins' lessons likely would improve life for any of us on a spiritual path.
Hopkins works from a perspective that the human mind is inherently good. She defines metaphysics as a very exact science that is always active in our lives. Hopkins places strong emphasis on the spoken word, explaining that divine energy moves through us through our spoken word.
Hopkins 12 lessons are as follows:
1. Statement of being--every human is fundamentally good and we must consistently accept that God is good and has ultimate power in our lives.
2. Denial of errors in thinking--sickness, evil, poverty, etc. has no power unless we give it power.
3. Affirm the truth--fill the mind with spiritual reality, that we are now provided with all the good we need.
4. Affirm your spiritual identity--you are more than just a body and mind, you are spirit in action so you can turn away from limitations and claim your divine gifts.
5. Have faith--have faith not as a pie in the sky idea, but as a deeper understanding of spiritual law.
6 Understanding--practice looking past physical limitations, relationship concerns, financial problems and accept the underlying divine order..
7. Your secret place--practice meditation and withdraw from the world into that place where you co-create with God.
8. Surrender your personal power--consciously step aside so Spirit can work on your behalf, be fully aware that Spirit does the work.
9. A healing word--using spoken word, project truth onto areas of discord, and use your creative power for healing.
10. Rely on divine guidance--be open to the guidance of Spirit. Use its insight, guidance and comfort to make decisions and move along your path.
11. Live in higher awareness--allow your consciousness to be lifted above judgment and criticism. Allow your good to influence the cause and effect nature of the world.
12. Manifest the consciousness of Christ--daily remind yourself to live an awakened life and you will find yourself to be an example of an awakened spiritual being, fully expressing the Christ within.
I hope you enjoy the read, and please share your insights with me, I am still learning every day!
Namaste!
Dana Martin
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Notes From a Skylark
By Schuyler Cronley
Christ of Galilee
In the ever-radiating Presence of a power I cannot see;
I can feel the Christly essence of the man of Galilee.
His cloak is ‘round about me, his words clearly in my ears;
No longer do I fear the tempest, nor the passing of the years.
The loving truth he taught me will forever be my guide;
I shall no longer stumble upon the path at eventide.
For the ever-radiating presence of this power I cannot see;
Holds me safely and securely, O blessed Christ of Galilee.