What We Believe

We believe that the universe is spiritual and has intelligence, purpose, beauty and order. Our beliefs are in harmony with all the world’s great spiritual teachings, and we honor all paths to God. Whether we call it God, Spirit, Energy, or Universal Intelligence, or something else, we are ever conscious that all people, places, and things emanate from this Universal Intelligence that is within us and all around us.

You and God are Inseparable

We believe that God is a Loving Intelligence, operating in and through all life, never separate from anyone or anything. Through study and spiritual practice, we come to understand our oneness with this indwelling Divine Presence. We teach and practice a way of life in which we can all learn how to live in accordance with spiritual principles. These principles, which we call the Science of Mind, are as reliable as the laws of physical science. We believe in Cause and Effect and teach that “It is done unto you as you believe.” In essence, your thinking and your expectations create your reality. By studying and applying spiritual laws, you can change your unconscious beliefs and create improved conditions in your life.

Be a Part of an Inclusive Community

Center for Spiritual Living Tahoe-Truckee teaches a New Thought philosophy that incorporates affirmative prayer, meditation, healing, visioning, and other spiritual tools to help you lead a spiritual life, think positively and love deeply. The New Thought tradition dates to the 1880s and has its roots in the Transcendentalist Movement. Our teachings incorporate the ancient wisdom of spiritual traditions through the ages. People of all spiritual paths, Christian, Jewish, Buddhist, Bahai, Hindu, Muslim, New Age and others are welcome in our communities.

Principles of the Science of Mind Philosophy

Ernest Holmes wrote the following Declaration of Principles for the first issue of Science of Mind magazine, published in 1927. These principles summarize the key points in our philosophy. Even so, we recognize that our understanding of the universe, and our place in it, is always growing. Therefore, we remain open to new ideas, insights, discoveries and the wisdom they provide.

We Believe in God, the Living Spirit Almighty; one, indestructible, absolute and self-existent Cause. This One manifests Itself in and through all creation, but is not absorbed by Its creation. The manifest universe is the body of God; it is the logical and necessary outcome of the infinite self-knowingness of God.

We Believe in the individualization of the Spirit in us, and that all people are individualizations of the One Spirit.

We Believe in the eternality, the immortality and the continuity of the individual soul, forever and ever expanding.

We Believe that heaven is within us, and that we experience it to the degree that we become conscious of it.

We Believe the ultimate goal of life to be a complete freedom from all discord of every nature, and that this goal is sure to be attained by all.

We Believe in the unity of all life, and that the highest God and the innermost God is one God. We believe that God is personal to all who feel this indwelling presence.

We Believe in the direct revelation of truth through our intuitive and spiritual nature, and that anyone may become a revealer of truth who lives in close contact with the indwelling God.

We Believe that the Universal Spirit, which is God, operates through a Universal Mind, which is the Law of God; and that we are surrounded by this Creative Mind which receives the direct impress of our thought and acts upon it.

We Believe in the healing of the sick and control of conditions through the power of this Mind.

We Believe in the eternal Goodness, the eternal Loving-kindness and the eternal Givingness of Life to All.

We Believe in our own soul, our own spirit and our own destiny; for we understand that the life of all is God.

Centers for Spiritual Living Global Vision

In addition to the Declaration of Principles, the Centers for Spiritual Living have adopted a Global Vision to help guide the activities of its diverse centers, ministries and activities.

We envision all people, all beings, and all life as expressions of God.

We see a world in which each and every person lives in alignment with his/her highest spiritual principle, emphasizing unity with God and connection with each other; a world in which individually and collectively we are called to a higher state of consciousness and action.

We envision humanity awakening to its spiritual magnificence and discovering the creative power of thought; a world where each and every person discovers his/her own personal power and ability to create an individual life that works within a world that works for everyone.

We envision a world in which we live and grow as One Global Family that respects and honors the interconnectedness of all life; a world where this kinship with all life prospers and connects through the guidance of spiritual wisdom and experience.

We envision a world where personal responsibility joins with social conscience in every area of the political, corporate, academic, and social sectors, providing sustainable structures to further the emerging global consciousness.

We envision a world where each and every person has enough food, a home and a sense of belonging; a world of peace and harmony, enfranchisement and justice.