WHO DO WE CHOOSE TO BE? - November 2020 Turning To One Another
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WHO DO WE CHOOSE TO BE?
November 2020
Turning To One Another
Sunday, November 29, 2020
10:30 – No Complaints Whatsoever
(Livestreamed on Facebook, YouTube & Center webpage.)
Dr. Andrea Asebedo
THE GIVING INTENTION PROGRAM
We are in the last week of a four-week series of short testimonials
from people who love the Center, and we will be asking if you would
be able to support our Center in 2021 with intentional giving
throughout the year. We will also be giving you a short budget
overview so that you know what our plans as a Center are and what the bottom line is for
operating our beautiful facility. Giving Intention forms are available online and in the
newsletter outlining our plans. Thank you in advance for your willingness to
contribute and we would love to receive your form by Tuesday, Dec. 1st! We are a
mighty power for good in the world!
JOIN US FOR A CSL DEATH CAFÉ
Sunday, November 29, 5:00 – 6:30 PM Via Zoom
What is a Death Café? Originating in England almost two decades ago,
people all over the world have been meeting in this open discussion format
to talk about death. The ‘café’ tradition is to eat cake and drink tea – (You’re
on your own for this Zoom meeting!) -- and to discuss death with no set
goals or agenda. The idea behind these meetings is simply that sharing our views and stories
about death can increase our comfort level in talking about and thinking about death.
Heidi Ruth, licensed Practitioner and Death Doula, will be facilitating this wonderful
discussion. Earl Grey, anyone?
Topic: CSL Death Cafe
Time: Sunday, Nov 29, 2020 05:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88416070829
Meeting ID: 884 1607 0829
WEDNESDAY EVENING MIDWEEK MEDITATION
BEGINNING DECEMBER 2 @ 7:00 PM.
The CSL Bellingham Practitioners are offering a Wednesday evening
meditation at 7:00 PM beginning December 2. This is open to anyone
who would like to have a midweek heart-warming practice. It will be 15-
20 minutes in duration. The purpose is to center and enliven our hearts
during our dark winter months. All are welcome and invited.
Here is the zoom link:
Topic: Wednesday Evening Meditation
Time: Each Wednesday, 7 PM (same link each time)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/85137219578?pwd=NFBBbjdhbG4ySEsrYy9DVCtxZEZwUT09
Meeting ID: 851 3721 9578
Passcode: 8XKF1N
OPEN MIC NIGHT - READ IT, SPEAK IT, SING IT
on Zoom, Sunday, December 13, 5:30 - 7:00
Share with us a poem, a story or a reading that speaks to you in a deep way at
this point in time. Or sing for us! We all are ears. Appreciation and connection
are the goal. Original works are welcome. Hosted by Heidi Ruth.
Thi Ph b U k
Heidi Ruth is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Open Mic Night
Time: Sunday, Dec 13, 2020 05:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84684173325
Meeting ID: 846 8417 3325
One tap mobile; Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kw34encr5
SUNSHINE MEDITATIONS FOR NOVEMBER
Shila Moa, a retired Practitioner of CSL and a current board member,
will be leading a series of 30-minute guided meditations at 9 AM on
Sundays in November.
SunShine Meditations focus on opening up to your Spiritual Light with
chakra colors, aligning with your intention, your Spiritual Core Essence
and your heart’s longing for healing of the body and mind.
Please save the link below since the same link will be used each Sunday.
Topic: Shila's Sunshine Meditation
Time: November Sundays at 9 AM
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82632555771?pwd=N01sajUxZUlxbHc5ZFpIekpMZ25RZz09
Meeting ID: 826 3255 5771
Passcode: 933104
TEMPORARY OFFICE CLOSURE
We will be closing the Center Office until we once again move in to
“Stage 2” in the guidelines for our State. BUT – you can still reach us by
email or phone and we will be sure to respond as quickly as possible.
NEWS FROM YOUR PRACTITIONER STAFF
Start Your Day with Spiritual Mind Treatment! Monday-Friday at 7 AM, the
Practitioners are offering daily affirmative prayers to anyone who
would like a spiritual morning lift to their day. Sign on a bit early
because the prayers will start right on time and typically only last 5-10
minutes!
Topic: Zoom Meeting Morning Prayers
Time: This is a recurring meeting (use same link, below, each day),
Monday – Friday mornings, 7:00.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83687806255?pwd=OExkUlVqSnFYU3Rwa1FEMHhLbitrZz09
WHAT ABOUT THE HOLIDAYS AND EVENTS AT CSL?
Sign Up for Any or All of the Following by emailing the office,
info@csl-bellingham.org
Monday, 12/21, Winter Solstice Gathering @ 7 PM (free)
This year’s Winter Solstice celebration will be a hybrid happening!
We invite you to Zoom in for an evening of poetry, story and
sharing of intention* for the new year at 7:00 PM, followed by an
invitation to light a candle as we close. After that, for any of you
hardy souls, we will be having fire & drumming on the upper
meadow at 8:00 PM for roughly 45 minutes.
*If you would like to submit your intention by email, we will print
it out and burn it in the fire after we close our Zoom gathering!
Thursday, 12/24, Christmas Eve Sharing @ 7 PM (free)
Let’s sing and share the Christmas spirit together! As the old carol goes, “I’ll
be home for Christmas – if only in my dreams.” So while we cannot yet
gather, let’s celebrate together on Zoom. The evening will include the
wondrous story of the birth of Christ, a Christmas message from Dr. Andrea
and lots more.
Thursday, 12/31, World Healing Meditation @ 4 AM (free)
This lovely world-wide synchronized meditation and prayer for the World
happens in the early morning on Thursday (12/31) at 4:00 AM. Join
Ronna Biggs, licensed Practitioner, on Zoom with offerings of prayer,
meditation and gratitude.
Friday, 1/1/21, A Virtual Retreat with Dr. Andrea ($55)
A very special retreat experience awaits you on New Year’s Day. The
retreat will be offered in several Zoom sessions throughout the day. Our
theme for the retreat is “Instructions from the Wise Heart.” More details
soon! Email info@csl-bellingham.org to sign up. Please pay by check,
DONATE button on website, or call 360-734-4160 to give a card number.
GRATEFUL
We are deeply grateful to all of you who have been able to give during this challenging time! If
you would like to donate to the Center, there are several ways to do that! The easiest is by going
to the CSL Bellingham website and clicking on the blue “Donate” button at the right on the
home page. And of course, checks and credit card tithes are great too!
PRAYER FOR NOVEMBER -TURNING TO ONE ANOTHER
There is One Power and Presence! It is the Universal Mind, Divine Love, the Eternal and
Infinite Source and Substance of all creation. I see this Presence in majestic mountains and
gracefully flowing rivers. I hear It in all the sounds of nature. I feel It as I grasp the hand of
another reaching out to me. One Power, Creator of All that is or ever will be!
This Power is the Unlimited energy that flows freely within and through me, my thoughts,
words, and actions. Always renewing and revitalizing, It is the energy that flows through
everyone and everything. It is fully present in the space that appears to be empty and vast,
whether it is near to us or in the farthest reaches of the universe.
Knowing the ever-present Spirit within me, I open heart and mind to spiritual guidance. In the
silence I quiet my mind, I listen, and Spirit reveals to me the next best step, with light and love
on my path. With unfaltering trust, I know that I am walking on Holy Ground! Knowing that
“As I give, so shall I receive”, I open my heart and mind as I step forward to create bridges of
love and understanding with others. Fully embracing the truth of my being, I reject and
entirely release any negative thoughts about lack of any kind. I release any attachment or
aversion as I open to being fully present in the moment of now. I am living fresh, solid and
free to be all the love I see in others and myself.
For this Truth of abundant love-filled connections, my cup of gratitude is overflowing with JOY!
I celebrate as I release these words into the Law of Mind, knowing the perfect manifestation is
already done! And so it is!
Wanda Maddox, RScP
HOW TO ACCESS THE SUNDAY TALKS AT 10:30
There are three ways to access the livestream broadcast.
1) Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CenterForSpiritualLivingBellingham
2) YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/CSLBellingham
3) Website https://csl-bellingham.org/live-sunday-services/
You can also watch later, on our YouTube channel and on the website. On the home page at the
far left is a pinkish/orange button that says, "Facebook Live at 10:30." Click that, and you
should be able to see the broadcast. We really love seeing so many of our friends tuning in to Dr.
Andrea's message. Thank you!
SPIRITUAL PRACTICES
A COURSE OF LOVE study group is now meeting on-line. Our study group meets every
Monday from 10:00 to 11:30 via Zoom. For information contact Catharine Vader, 360-920-
6196.
BUDDHIST MEDITATION ~ This group is meeting virtually. Meditation using
sitting, walking and deep looking, to go within. This group meets every Monday
from 6:00-7:30 PM. If you would like to be included, please contact Joe Asebedo at
woodsidesangha@gmail.com. You are welcome!
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