Upcoming & Current Courses

SUCCESSFUL LIVING 

aka THE GAME OF LIFE and HOW TO PLAY IT

A comprehensive guide to self-development and success in every area of life.

How do you cope with life's problems?

Do you sometimes feel that you're living in the middle of a storm and that everything possible is going wrong?

Perhaps it's a severe health challenge .....  maybe a financial problem .....  or a relationship gone sour and the person you thought of as your life partner has gone off with someone else ....

... and what about your job? Are you happy there or just filling in time and collecting a paycheque? Are you feeling fulfilled?

How do you deal with things such as rejection, fear or anger?

How do you find your purpose in life or the right career path?

In this course we'll:

-       learn how to survive and get on in the world and what to do when things appear to go wrong,

-       look at what life's all about, as well as some of the things we're supposed to know - things such as being financially secure, getting on with people, and being happy, healthy and successful,

-       consider some of the things we may not have a clue about, and things that may be blocking our good - fear, rejection, hidden feelings about our self-worth, and unforgiveness, just to name a few. We'll also learn how to find and follow our bliss ....

and we'll develop our own individual blue-print for SUCCESSFUL LIVING and implement a unique 12-step practical guide to self-mastery.

SUCCESSFUL LIVING IS NOT A DREAM TO BE DREAMED, BUT AN EXPERIENCE THAT EACH OF US HAS THE RIGHT TO ENJOY NOW!

THOMAS TROWARD - THE EDINBURGH LECTURES  

 8  SKYPE CLASSES

In this series of 8 Skype classes we'll look at Troward's rationale for distinguishing between Spirit and matter, achieve a greater understanding of the unity of Spirit, and look at the two functions of mind and the law of growth.

LOCATION:

University of London

19-26 Cartwright Gardens,

London, WC1H 9EF.

 

WHEN:

8 consecutive Tuesday evenings (6:30 - 9:15 p.m.) starting Tuesday, April  9, 2013

8 consecutive Wednesdays  (7-9 p.m.) starting April 10, 2013 (Skype Classes) 

COURSE FEES:

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT APPLIES 

PLEASE CONTACT 

info@somlondon.com FOR MORE DETAILS

SUCCESSFUL LIVING

New start date .... Would you like a greater feeling of success and accomplishment in every area of your life?   Perhaps a greater sense of security and freedom? Then join us Tuesday, April 16 at 6:30 p.m. for a life-changing voyage into successful living where we'll build a solid foundation for lasting success as well as:  understanding our motivation to succeed, being true to ourselves and following our dreams, changing our circumstances, setting goals, living our passion, using our imagination, and much, much more! Life is meant to be successful.

WHEN -- 8 consecutive Tuesday evenings (6:30 - 9:15 p.m.) starting April 16. COURSE FEES: -- EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT for more information contact info@somlondon.com LOCATION: -- University of London, 19-26 Cartwright Gardens, London, WC1H 9EF.

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Welcome

Change your thinking, change your life ....

Welcome to The Centre for Positive Living where we teach all accredited Science of Mind classes as well as providing practitioner and counselling training. 

Science of Mind has had a presence in London since the 1940’s when Dr. Joseph Murphy (author of The Power of Your Subconscious Mind) taught classes and gave lectures at the old Caxton Hall near St. James’s Park in Westminster.

Today we’re an international group of several hundred representing over 30 different nationalities from all over Europe, Africa, the Americas, Asia and the Pacific nations. And although classes are in English, the Centre has German, Spanish, Latvian, Lithuanian, Polish, Russian and Japanese capability.

What Science of Mind teaches ....

Science of Mind demonstrates a way of life based on the insights and teachings of Ralph Waldo Emerson, Thomas Troward, Phineas Quimby, Ernest Holmes and many other new thought pioneers. It explores and focuses on spiritual truths that weave their way through the greatest philosophies and religions of the world.

Our Vision is for a world that works for everyone -- where poverty, hunger, homelessness, disenfranchisement and war no longer prevail; where forgiveness, compassion, nonviolence, respect and generosity of resources are the norm. But, as Mahatma Gandhi said, we first need to be the change we want to see in the world. And that is what Science of Mind is all about – internal change, transforming lives.

The courses, workshops and seminars offered by The Centre for Positive Living give a practical solution to life's everyday challenges. Let's face it; we're all looking for greater success and happiness in areas such as prosperity, health, relationships, work and self expression. Our aim is to enjoy a more fulfilling, healthier, happier and prosperous life so wherever you are on this incredible journey of unfoldment we invite you to join us on this path of discovering the magnificence that is YOU!

All courses taught at The Centre for Positive Living are accredited through the Centres for Spiritual Living, Denver, Colorado and Emerson Theological Institute, California. In addition we are an affiliate of the Association of New Thought Network (ANTN) and Omni Science of Mind Europe.

As Dr. Ernest Holmes, Founder and author of The Science of Mind advised, to change our lives we must change our thinking; to think, act and believe in terms of what we do want, rather than to think about what we don’t want. Transforming lives to enjoy a greater sense of peace, health and prosperity is our core message. It’s the essence of our teaching.

"You are on the most interesting quest the human mind has ever made, the discovery of the Life Principle, the way it works and your relationship to it. You are about to make the greatest discovery of your life, which is how to use the creative power of your thought for definite purposes; purposes which will benefit you, your family and your friends".

 Dr Ernest Holmes

FAQ's

What does Science of Mind teach?

Our teaching is “based on the theory that we are surrounded by an intelligent Law which does unto each as he believes …….. We must not only believe, we must know that our belief measures the extent and degree of our blessing. If our belief is limited only a little can come to us because this is as we believe. We call this the law of mental equivalents.” (p. 280 The Science of Mind by Dr. Ernest Holmes)

Can we control what goes on in our life? If so, how?
“We are living in an intelligent universe which responds to our mental states. To the extent we learn to control these mental states we shall automatically control our environment…….. In the great Universal Mind man is a centre of intelligence and every time he thinks he sets Mind in action. Because of the oneness of Mind It cannot know anything outside Itself and therefore cannot contradict any thought given It but must reflect whatever is cast into It. We are immersed in an infinite creative medium which, because of Its nature, must create after the pattern our thought gives it.” (pp. 139/140 The Science of Mind)

What is a demonstration and how do we get one?
Demonstration means “bringing into our experience something which we had not experienced before; bringing it in as the result of conscious thought. ……….. We live in Mind and It can only return to us what we think into it. No matter what we do, Law will always obtain. If we are thinking of ourselves as poor and needy, then Mind has no choice but to return what we have thought into It. ……………… All the power of the universe is with you. Feel it, know it and then act as though it were true……… Refuse to think of failure or to doubt your own power. See only what you wish to experience and look at nothing else.” (pp. 299-304 The Science of Mind)

How does healing take place?
“The possibility of healing physical diseases, changing environment, attracting friends and demonstrating supply through the power of right thinking, rests entirely on the theory that we are surrounded by an Infinite Mind which reacts to our thought according to Law.” (p. 138 The Science of Mind)

What is faith and how do we get it?
“In order to have faith we must have a conviction that all is well. In order to keep faith we must allow nothing to enter our thought which will weaken this conviction. Faith is built up from belief, acceptance and trust.” (p. 150 The Science of Mind)

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2013 ~ 2014 Self Development Courses

At the Centre for Positive Living we teach a variety of courses accredited through the Centres for Spiritual Living, Denver, Colorado, and the Emerson Theological Institute, California. Practitioner, counselling and ministerial courses are also available.

All of our classes are held at the University of London (near Kings Cross) during four terms spread over the calendar year (February-March, April-June, June-August, October-December). Flyers detailing dates, costs and location are emailed to all those on our email lists one month before the class start date.

In total, 16 different courses are available including:

FINANCIAL FREEDOM
February 2013 and 2014 
 

This course helps us to develop the feeling of freedom so that we can experience and express ourselves without the limitations or restraint of worry about money. In this popular course we deepen our relationship with prosperity, look at our beliefs about money, and come to understand that financial freedom means order, balance and abundance in our financial affairs. It doesn't mean just having enough money to barely scrape through life with!

THE POWER OF YOUR WORD
February 2013 and 2014  
 

How much power and influence do our words and thoughts have? Would it surprise you to know that everything in our life - including the things we say we don't want, are the result of our believing thoughts? How do we change our thinking and how do we choose words that are affirmative and will attract what we do want, rather than what we don't want? That is the essence of this course.

 

HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS 
April 2013 and 2014 

How do you get on with other people? Do you lump them into groups of those you don't like, can't stand, or find irritating? How do you get on with yourself? In these classes we look at healthy relationships by first considering the most important relationship we'll ever have - the one we have with our self. This includes a study of our self - esteem and self - respect and then looks at our connection with other people - family, friends and those with whom we interact at work or in a social setting. 

THE ART OF SUCCESSFUL LIVING 

April 2013

What makes you tick? Why do things get to be the way they are? In these 12 classes we look at everything from success and abundance to fear, anger and rejection. We investigate our relationships with ourselves, other people, our health, work and finances, and develop a masterplan for successful living.

THE POWER OF NOW
April 2013

 ECKHART TOLLE'S books STILLNESS SPEAKS and THE POWER OF NOW form the basis of this 6-week course on journeying within to tap our inner splendour. Meditation, affirmative prayer and the ancient secrets of stillness are studied and practiced on this course.

 

PROSPEROUS LIVING 

May 2013

Life is meant to be prosperous but, to enjoy it to the full, we need to be true to ourselves and learn how to follow our bliss. If your desire is peace of mind, happiness, success and a greater sense of prosperity, then join us on this voyage into prosperous living. In this course we consider the foundations of lasting prosperity, our motivation to prosper, setting goals, living our passion, using our imagination, and much, much more!

YOU CAN HEAL YOUR LIFE

June 2013

In this course we reach a greater understanding of the connection between our mind and our body and the important part that consciousness plays in the healing process. A whole range of topics related to health and well being are considered such as how emotional states influence our body, beliefs regarding diseases and illnesses, the Spiritual healing of a physical condition, the connection between spirit-soul-body, and who we really are as opposed to who we think we are.

 

FOUNDATION 

October 2013 and 2014 

This is the introductory course to Science of Mind where we learn to move beyond what seems to be and learn proven methods to change our lives permanently for the better. We look at improving our financial abundance, increasing health and wholeness, moving from fear into faith, living in the flow of joy and gratitude, the creative process, developing and using effective affirmations, the 12 basic spiritual practices, forgiveness, and so much more.

 

SCIENCE & RELIGION 
 

In this unique series of 10 separate three-week classes we'll enter the world of Quantum Mechanics, investigate the works of Stephen Hawking and Richard Dawkins, and study the 6 main religions (Buddhism, Christianity, Daoism, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism) as well as the historic religions of the aboriginal peoples of Australia, Asia and Africa. This 30 week course will be spread over 2012 and 2013 and offered as 10 separate modules which means you can take one, some, or all 10.

 

 

SELF - MASTERY

 

This extensive 8 week course provides a detailed overview to explain how things get to be the way they are. Classes included thought-provoking lessons on consciousness (thought, emotion, feeling, ego), self-esteem, healthy relationship, immortality, faith and commitment, and show how we can integrate self-mastery into every area of our lives.

5 GIFTS FOR ABUNDANT LIVING
 

A popular 8 week course for those wishing to explore every level of life. The acronym GIFTS stands for: gratitude, intentions, forgiveness, tithing and surrender.

REPEAT COURSES IN 2013 -2014 INCLUDE:

• MEDITATION IS MORE THAN YOU THINK
• METAPHYSICAL BIBLE INTERPRETATION
• THE POWER OF INTENTION
• THE ESSENTIAL ERNEST HOLMES
• OUR CREATIVE GENIUS
• THOMAS TROWARD -- THE EDINBURGH LECTURE 

WORKSHOPS:

One day and half-day workshops in 2013 - 2014 include:

• SELF-ESTEEM
• SPIRITUAL MIND TREATMENT
• MEDITATION
• EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATIONS
• REVEALING OUR GENIUS
• FINDING OUR TRUE SELVES

PRACTITIONER TRAINING

A minimum of 6 students are required for this intensive two-year self-development and training program. Students must first successfully complete 6 courses including Foundation, Power of Your Word, The Essential Ernest Holmes, and Thomas Troward's Edinburgh Lectures, plus two other electives which may be chosen from the Centre's list of courses. 

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Online Classes

Inter-active Skype classes are available year-round

Classes available Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 
afternoons (2 - 4 p.m.) or evenings (7 - 9 p.m.)

To register email info@somlondon.com 
(indicating your preferred course(s) and day of study)

Healthy Relationships (3 classes).

This course is all about how we get on with ourselves and with other people.

Do you tend to be shy? Is self-acceptance an issue? How do you get on with other people? How do you get on with yourself? In these 3 classes we look at healthy relationships by first considering the most important relationship we have - the one we have with ourselves. This includes a study of our self-esteem which, for many, is a journey of discovery, an exploration into that often unfamiliar territory - our authentic self.

Meditation is More Than You Think (8 classes).

Meditation is more than being still and tuning into the voice of inner knowing. In this 8-part class we use a variety of meditative techniques to explore our consciousness and learn to focus our attention and remove ourselves from distracting sounds and activities, persist through all diversion, confusion or seeming lack of progress, and experience a fuller and more meaningful life.

The Essential Ernest Holmes (7 classes).

In these seven classes we look at all the writings of Ernest Holmes to explore the evolution of his thought which gave way to The Science of Mind. This course is really about you - it's about discovering your greatness through the words and teachings of Ernest Holmes.

Thomas Troward - the Edinburgh Lectures (8 classes).

This philosophy course is designed to give us an understanding and knowledge of the principles presented in Troward's Edinburgh Lectures. Specific topics include distinguishing between Spirit and matter, understanding the unity of spirit, outlining the two functions of mind, and the law of growth.

Visioning (4 classes).

In the spiritual practice of visioning we learn to sense the Divine Idea for us that's both wonderful and beyond our imagination. In these classes we learn how to allow the perfection and wholeness of the One Life to become manifest in and through us.

Bible Interpretation (8 classes).

Ignite your life with Bible Wisdom. The Hebrew Bible uses allegories to get a message across whilst the New Testament uses parables to convey profound spiritual truths. It's the messages gleaned from these parables and allegories that charge our spiritual journey with energy and our soul with light.

Classes available Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 

afternoons (2 - 4 p.m.) or evenings (7 - 9 p.m.)

To register email info@somlondon.com

(indicating your preferred course(s) and day of study)

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Summer Courses

MINI COURSES ON SKYPE Three short SKYPE courses are available this summer. Each class is for three evenings (or mornings) for a total of 6 hours. To register, and for more information email: info@somlondon.com HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS MEDITATION & AFFIRMATIVE PRAYER VISIONING * * * * * * * *

HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS COURSE OVERVIEW: How do you get on with other people? How do you get on with yourself? Do you lump people into groups of those you don’t like, can’t stand, or find irritating? We can’t escape relationships, nor would we want to – they’re essential ingredients of our human experience. We’re always in a relationship of some type regardless of whether we’re conscious of it or not — with food, clothes, cars, pets, music, hobbies, work, and so on, in addition to our complex relationships with each other at home, at work and at play. In these 3 classes we look at healthy relationships by first considering the most important relationship we have – the one we have with ourselves. This includes a study of the state of our self-esteem which, for many, is a journey of discovery, an exploration into that often unfamiliar territory – our authentic self. In Science of Mind classes we often speak of our authentic self as our True Self or Higher Self, as distinguished from our ego self – that every day, limited self that we wish we could outgrow. And nearly all of us wish we could raise our self-esteem and learn to love and respect ourselves more. Moving from self-esteem, self-respect and self-love, we look at our connection with other people – family, friends and those with whom we interact at work or in a social setting. How can we improve such relationships? How can we learn to make them more fulfilling, freeing and empowering? These are the types of things that we’re about to explore in these classes. Join us. You will love yourself for doing it. * * * * * * * * MEDITATION & AFFIRMATIVE PRAYER COURSE OVERVIEW: We know that as individuals we’re both physical and non-physical beings – human and divine. Mostly we’re aware of our physical being and its needs because meeting them is essential for our survival in the world. As we become more aware of our relationship with Life and all Its manifestations we discover that we’re more than our bodies, emotions and ideas. It’s through this discovery that we come in contact with the spiritual nature at the centre of our being. It’s here that we recognise we’re one with Infinite Life, intelligence and love. We reveal this spiritual reality by turning our attention inward, toward our power of intuition, toward our realisation of who we are. There are numerous techniques to assist us in experiencing the reality of our spiritual selves. Over the centuries many people have explored and discovered, through these techniques, a realm of experience beyond their ability to express in words. In this 3-part class we use techniques such as meditation, affirmation and prayer to explore our consciousness while learning to remove ourselves from distracting sounds and activities, focus our attention inward in a receptive and listening manner, persist in this practice through all diversion, confusion or seeming lack of progress, and experience a fuller and more meaningful life. * * * * * * * * VISIONING COURSE OVERVIEW: The Science of Mind philosophy teaches that the way to our true path and to the successful expression of who we are is through the use of our own spiritual sight, or inner vision. Visioning is different from visualisation which is a beginning phase in metaphysics in which we mentally conceive of something we would like to experience. When we do a visioning exercise we are aligning in consciousness with our divine purpose which is to love and to express to a greater degree of life. This visioning experience helps us to reconnect with our life’s purpose and will leaves us feeling inspired by new opportunities that present themselves in every area of our life. Here are just some of the benefits of reconnecting with our life’s purpose: * greater clarity, * increased confidence, * more love, passion and joy, * expanded abundance, * inner peace, * added vitality, and * a greater sense of freedom

To register, and for more information, please email: info@scienceofmindlondon.net

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