Portland Center for Spiritual Living provides spiritual tools to transform lives and make the world a better place.
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The James Mellon Podcast features inspirational talks given by Dr James Mellon. Dr. James is a pre-eminent New Thought speaker and teacher. His weekly talks explore personal development and spirituality, using humor and real world examples to help listeners live their best life ever.
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A Year of Daily Wisdom from Ernest Holmes is a book of transformative daily lessons in Science of Mind read aloud each day by radio personality Adam Klugman. A long-time student of Science of Mind, Adam brings a sophisticated understanding and a deeply felt conviction to Holmes’ daily content. His rich, resonant speaking voice makes listening to them a joy, and his recording place these powerful lessons in your pocket so that you can listen anywhere, anytime, as part of your daily, spiritual ...
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We are a spiritual community that blesses all teachings and all spiritual teachers. We know that there is no wrong way to worship, whether it be lighting a candle, facing the east, burning incense, repeating a mantra, lighting a menorah, or offering prayer. We respect all the ways there are to draw closer to Spirit, for even though there may appear to be great differences in the path, the destination is the same. --- As an expression of our community, this podcast offers you weekly messages ...
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In service to securing your liberty and the security of a free state! A former cop and military combat veteran examines samurai related martial arts, personal empowerment, and the principles of political economy as a path to liberation.
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Don’t Confuse the Finger for the Moon
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The Buddha taught, “My teaching is like the finger pointing at the moon. Do not confuse the finger for the moon.” We teach, we study, we learn, we meditate, we pray. But what is it all for? Is what we do the moon, or the finger?Bởi Rev Bridget McCann
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#073: Standing Firm in Adversity: Embracing Resilience, Love, and Authenticity
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What does it mean to stand firm in the face of life's most challenging moments? Reflecting on my personal journey, I share the complexities and heartaches of continuing to lead and speak publicly while navigating a devastating stage four cancer diagnosis and the loss of my daughter. These life-altering experiences have profoundly shaped my understa…
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The election is over and the votes are in (hopefully). Now what? How do we move forward, together, when some are filled with joy and some with despair? Is it even possible? How is it possible? Let’s explore what’s next, as loving spiritually minded people living in divisive times.Bởi Rev Bridget McCann
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#072: Building Bridges Across Divides: Embracing Love and Unity for Lasting Peace
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Have you ever wondered if genuine connections can be made across political divides? Through a personal tale of inviting my politically diverse family to an Obama musical, we explore how understanding and empathy can foster these connections. This episode gently unravels the layers of political identities, encouraging open dialogue that might just b…
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Awe is a powerful experience, a spiritual on ramp. Dr. Dacher Keltner defines Awe as “the feeling of being in the presence of something vast that transcends your current understanding of the world.” In that, lies transformation, for our health, our relationships, and our experience of life.Bởi Rev Bridget McCann
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#071: Embracing Serendipity: Trusting the Universe and Inspiring Personal Growth
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Ever had a chance encounter that seemed like destiny? Join me as I share the serendipitous story of meeting my husband, Kevin, and how a pivotal audition shaped my life's path. Through these personal experiences, we explore the concept of emergent evolution and the idea that our lives are not a series of random events but part of a grand, orchestra…
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Gratitude is a spiritual super-power. We close-out our Partners in Prosperity series by looking at the role of gratitude in both growing our prosperity consciousness and simply helping us live happier more fulfilling lives.Bởi Rev Bridget McCann
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#070: Unleashing Potential by Embracing the Unknown
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Stepping beyond the boundaries of our comfort zones can lead us to a world of unexpected opportunities and profound connections. Reflecting on a pivotal moment when I left home to pursue my dreams in New York City, shortly after my mother's passing, I share how the kindness of strangers helped me navigate this transformative chapter. This episode i…
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Our society constantly bombards us with messages of scarcity. But, all the important things in life, all the things that help us feel prosperous – none of them are scarce. It’s a spiritual law of the universe – nothing is pie!Bởi Rev Bridget McCann
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#069: Navigating Modern Communication: Embracing Presence and Divine Prosperity
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What happens when the digital world takes over, and acronyms like "LOL" become more confusing than humorous? Join us as we unravel the complexities of modern communication, where a simple text can mean different things to different people. Through a light-hearted story, we'll explore why it might be time to put down the phone and opt for a more dir…
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Ernest Holmes said we should wish for no private good when we pray, that what we desire for ourselves we should desire for all humans. We Are One; whatever prosperity means for each of us individually, therefore, is true prosperity only when it is available to all.Bởi Rev Bridget McCann
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What do you think of when you hear the word prosperity? There’s a good chance you’re thinking of financial freedom. While prosperity can mean that, the fuller meaning of prosperity is so much more than that. Let’s explore, together, what prosperity means in the larger scope of our lives.Bởi Rev Bridget McCann
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#068: Living Authentically and Shedding Old Influences
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Reflecting on the milestone of my 70th birthday, I found myself captivated by the concept of consciousness and the various influences that shape our lives. What if the key to elevating our consciousness is shedding those external influences that weigh us down? Inspired by a workshop with a dear friend exploring the teachings of Carolyn Myss, I bega…
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Peace on Earth: Taking Inspired Action
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When it feels like everything is falling into pieces, Truth reveals there is a pathway of Peace amidst the chaos. Our individual presence matters and every action and intention to reveal Peace makes a difference. Today’s message is an exploration into “What is mine to do to reveal Peace on Earth?”.Bởi Rev. Marilyn Sprague
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#067: Awakening the Divine Within: Embracing Flow, Belief, and Authentic Living
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What if the divine presence you’ve always thought was separate from you is actually within you, shaping your everyday life? Let’s traverse this extraordinary journey as we discuss the profound shift from perceiving God as an external entity to recognizing the divine spark within ourselves. Drawing insights from Stephen Cutler's "The Art of Impossib…
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There’s a point in every process where things are not what they were, but not yet what they are becoming, and how we manage this liminal state is key to what we will experience. On this Equinox weekend, Rev. Dr. Ruth will offer ideas from various cultures, psychology, and the metaphysical science of New Thought that can guide us through these times…
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#066: Living Intentionally Harnessing the Strength of Commitment
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Have you ever wondered what truly stands between you and your goals? In this episode, we explore the transformative power of wholehearted commitment, inspired by Yoda's wisdom from Star Wars. We challenge the idea of merely "trying" and reveal how embracing full dedication can revolutionize the way we tackle life's hurdles. By sharing personal expe…
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Source matters. This can be considered on many levels. Is something a “fact”? What’s the source? Are you feeling anxious? What’s the source? Delving deeper and deeper, when we touch upon the True Source, the One Source, all becomes clearer, lighter and easier to heal. Our lives can be knitted together like an elegant tapestry or knotted together in…
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#065: Redefining Spirituality and Identity Beyond Boundaries
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What if you could redefine who you are and your purpose in life by simply looking within? Join us on a journey of self-reflection inspired by the teachings of Ernest Holmes as we challenge the conventional wisdom of long-term planning. By sharing personal stories, including the emotional experience of producing a musical during a sabbatical, we exp…
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Know Your “No”, to Live Your “Yes”
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Life is always responding to our predominant thoughts and actions; Dr. Ernest Holmes says, “where the mind flows, energy goes”. We truly are responsible for living our best life.Bởi Rev Gayle Dillon
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Stuck in the past, with feelings of resentment and anger? Anxious about what you need to do today? Worried about the future? There’s a spiritual practice specifically for each of these “time.”Bởi Rev Bridget McCann
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I have to get this done. I should go visit so and so. I need to work. It’s easy to bemoan or even resent the “have to’s” and the “I should’s”, the things that feel like unwelcome obligations. But what if we changed our attitude to “I get to do stuff”? It just might change our experience of life and our relationships.…
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If you can’t see it, does it exist? If you see something that can’t be explained, does it exist, or does your brain create a thought to make it exist? Let’s look at some fun stuff that happens and determine if we can really be God in human form!Bởi Rev Barbara Wuest
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Many people like to tell us what we ought to do, and why. It can all seem like a lot of confusing disorienting noise, especially when it conflicts with what we know interiorly about who we are and what we are meant to be and do. How do we navigate the noise and find our path?Bởi Rev Bridget McCann
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The Lakota People, as well as other Indigenous Peoples, celebrate Sun Dance during the hot summer months. It is a profoundly sacred time of prayer, community, and healing. In honor of Sun Dance, Rev. Bridget shares what she has learned from Lakota elders about prayer, generosity, respect, wisdom, and humor.…
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Non-Judgment: Because You Never Really Know
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It’s so easy, isn’t it? We all do it – judge others for actions we believe are wrong. Sometimes we simply cannot imagine any circumstance under which the action taken could ever be the right thing to do; it’s wrong, period, end of story. But, what if there really is more to the story?Bởi Rev Bridget McCann
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Joy simply IS, it’s a Universal Truth. It has tremendous benefits for our overall health. Yet, when facing adversity, or when simply caught up in the busyness of life, it can be difficult to find and experience Joy. But, it is there, and we can find it.Bởi Rev Bridget McCann
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Ep65: Attitudes of Occupying Martial Governors
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A reading and commentary on Dr. Edwin Vieira, Jr’s By Tyranny Out of Necessity: The Bastardy of Martial Law, Chapter 4, Part 2. Embrace the paradox and see through false appearances. Learn to discern deception and false hope while remaining hopeful of a better life and way of being. The Way is in training, and the path of personal discipline leads …
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Freedom has many expressions, such as freedom from persecution, violence, and lack, and freedom to learn, thrive, and be one’s self. This week, we celebrate July 4th by exploring how freedom of different sorts has changed the lives of three young immigrants to the United States.Bởi Rev Bridget McCann
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Ep64: Colorful Rationales for Rogue Martial Law
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A reading and commentary on Dr. Edwin Vieira, Jr’s By Tyranny Out of Necessity: The Bastardy of Martial Law, Chapter 4, Part 1. What narratives will the political caste employ to impose “martial governance” upon We The People? How do these justifications square with legitimate legal principles and constitutional order? How will rogue public officer…
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Writing a New Chapter with Devotion: Responsible Stewardship
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Devotion guides our actions on behalf of something we love. An author is devoted to the characters, feeling responsible for letting each one express itself. In spiritual community, we write our current chapter by being devoted responsible stewards of the past we have inherited from our predecessors and the future we borrow from our children.…
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63: Elite Overconfidence in Martial Governance
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Closing out the reading and commentary on Dr. Edwin Vieira, Jr’s By Tyranny Out of Necessity: The Bastardy of Martial Law, Chapter 3. Liberty requires discipline, both individually and communally. It’s not enough to speak of wanting an ideal, you have to do the work to achieve it. Yet there are always excuses and distractions to be overcome, and se…
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Writing a New Chapter with Love: The Power of Community
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Community is one of the most powerful forces in our lives. Writing workshops provide community for authors, a place of mutual support and upliftment. Loving spiritual community supports each individual and, at the same time, creates a force that is greater than the sum of those individuals.Bởi Rev Bridget McCann
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A reading and commentary on Dr. Edwin Vieira, Jr’s By Tyranny Out of Necessity: The Bastardy of Martial Law, Chapter 3, Part 4, discussing how the “haves” are expropriating and immiserating the “have nots” and the “used to haves” using fear as a justification. The political caste cannot deliver on the “freedom from want” and, therefore, must resort…
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Writing a New Chapter with Faith: God’s Got This!
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Life wants to express, all the time, everywhere. Great authors often say that the book comes through them, the characters and the story are already there, wanting to be expressed. Likewise, everything we need to write our next chapter for Portland CSL is already available. We access it with faith, faith that God’s Got This!…
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A reading and commentary of Dr. Edwin Vieira’s By Tyranny Out of Necessity: The Bastardy of Martial Law, Chapter 3, Part 3. We delve into the intricate interplay of mindset, martial art, and the science of political-economy to address the problem of monopoly cartels that are undermining good governance and the livelihood of ordinary citizens. Throu…
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There is a sacred knowing deep within us that always supports and guides us. When we learn, know, and understand this principle, then we can name, claim, and declare our good and the good of all in all our words and actions. Rev. Ruth Miller reminds us that Love, Peace, Beauty, Comfort, and Well-being for all is what we’re called to experience and …
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Ep60: The Cartel of Martial Governance
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A reading and commentary on Dr. Edwin Vieira, Jr.'s By Tyranny Out of Necessity: The Bastardy of Martial Law, Chapter 3, Part 2. We delve into the intricate world of economic systems and political economies, drawing powerful analogies from the discipline and focus of the samurai. In this episode, Ken breaks down the Federal Reserve’s grip on curren…
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The Power of L.U.C.K. in Actualizing our Heart’s Desire
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As we prepare to welcome Rev. McCann as our new Senior Minister, we will recognize and celebrate our use of Living Under Cosmic Knowledge to actualize our individual and collective heart’s desire.Bởi Kathryn Richer PScP
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Ep59: The Reasons Behind Martial Governance
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A reading and commentary on Dr. Edwin Vieira's By Tyranny Out of Necessity: The Bastardy of Martial Law, Chapter 3, Part 1. Get the best shave of your life: www.everydaysamurai.life/OneBlade We explore the changing landscape of conflict due to technological advancements in 3D printing, drones, and artificial intelligence, emphasizing the importance…
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The path of self discovery brings us closer to our own authentic expression, moving from Good to Great to Grand.Bởi Rev Barbara Wuest
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58: Defining Martial Governance, To Defeat It
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A reading through Chapter 2 of Dr. Edwin Vieira's By Tyranny Out of Necessity: The Bastardy of Martial Law, in which the term "martial governance" is defined in light of Constitutional principles so that We The People can overcome the police state being built by aspiring tyrants. Your training in armed martial arts contributes to preventing the est…
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#059: REAL TALK FRIDAY SERIES: Rev Dr. Tiffani Milne interview with Thor Challgren
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In a new series, REAL TALK FRIDAYS, we feature an interview with a minister from Global Truth Center. In this episode, Thor Challgren interviews Rev. Dr. Tiffani Milne. Contact Thor Challgren - thorchallgren.com IG: @thorchallgren You can reach Dr. James at https://www.jamesmellon.org/ Check out Dr. James Mellon's book, The 5 Questions, here on Ama…
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Nothing informs our activity in the world more than our values, the space where our inner world is reflected in our outer presence. Where are your values leading you?Bởi Rev Cathi Condon
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Unravel the complexities of maintaining liberty in the face of political and bureaucratic safety measures which are building a police state. Get premium CBD: https://www.everydaysamurai.life/cornbread Use the code "everyday" at checkout for a 25% discount. There is a dangerous triad of collusion contributing to creeping tyranny: those who provide e…
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#058: REAL TALK FRIDAY SERIES: Dr. Liza Marquez interview with Thor Challgren
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In a new series, REAL TALK FRIDAYS, we feature an interview with a minister from Global Truth Center. In this episode, Thor Challgren interviews Dr. Liza Marquez. Contact Dr. Liza Marquez - official.lizamarquez@gmail.com IG: @marquezministry Contact Thor Challgren - thorchallgren.com IG: @thorchallgren You can reach Dr. James at https://www.jamesme…
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We live in a time and place that encourages us to forget who we truly are. Rev. Dr. Ruth Miller offers us some guidelines for remembering. Then, as we begin to have clarity around who we are and the spaces we want to live from, we can begin to create spaces and opportunities for others to do the same.…
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#057: REAL TALK FRIDAY SERIES: Dr. James Mellon interview with Thor Challgren
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In a new series, REAL TALK FRIDAYS, we feature an interview with a minister from Global Truth Center. In this first episode, Thor Challgren interviews Dr. James Mellon. You can reach Dr. James at https://www.jamesmellon.org/ Check out Dr. James Mellon's book, The 5 Questions, here on Amazon. Learn more about Global Truth Center at https://www.globa…
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#056: Looking Up: Cultivating Mindfulness, Positivity, and Inspiring Choices in Everyday Life
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Have you ever caught yourself lost in thought, only to realize you were reinforcing old prejudices instead of truly observing the world around you? Our latest episode takes a philosophical deep-dive into the landscapes of our attention, exploring how the simple act of being mindful about where we direct our gaze can redefine our reality. We lean on…
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The Lord is my light and my salvation. —PSALM 27:1 "Of course, we all wish for salvation. We all want to be happy; we should like to be well. We want people to like us. We desire to love and be loved. And above everything else, we want and need an inward sense of security and peace of mind. It is true that we all long for the Kingdom of God on Eart…
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