Peace is possible

There is One Life, One Intelligence, One Infinite Presence expressing Itself as all creation. That Life is wise. It is whole. It is not divided against Itself.

I recognize that this same Divine Intelligence lives within every nation, every leader, every citizen. Beneath fear, beneath reaction, beneath history and hurt, there is a deeper current of wisdom seeking expression.

I affirm that Peace is not fragile. It is fundamental. It is woven into the fabric of reality itself. Where there has been retaliation, I know there can be reflection. Where there has been aggression, I know there can be awakening. Where decisions have been made in haste, I affirm clarity, accountability, and alignment with higher wisdom.

I declare that leadership guided by conscience, courage, and compassion rises now. Voices of reason strengthen. Paths of diplomacy open. Hearts soften without losing strength. The Infinite Mind knows how to harmonize what seems fractured. The Divine Order is not lost. It is unfolding. I claim hope as a living force. Not naive hope, but grounded hope. Hope that steadies hands. Hope that inspires wise action. Hope that reminds humanity of its shared destiny.

Peace is possible. Peace is practical. Peace is present as a potential in this very moment.

I trust the deeper current of Good moving through our world, even now. And I align my own heart, thoughts, and actions with that Peace.

And so it is.

Christine Ruddy, RScP
Center for Spiritual Living, Santa Rosa

Release the past and live now

One Life in and through each and every moment. One Infinite Presence enveloping all, including everything and everyone – excluding nothing and no one. A Presence that is Love, Wisdom, Connection, Joy – the very Source of all. This One Life is eternal and is always present in all circumstances and life adventures. It is the flow of Good that creates and blesses all creation. 

And I share in that Life. The One Life includes me. As the realization of God’s Life flows through me, and as I open to It, the love, wisdom, joy and reality of connection with all things become evident to me. It is what I am.

I am open to the guidance that Love inspires in me. I open to wisdom to guide me through this release and forgiveness. I open to the realization of the essential connection that I have with all that has ever occurred in my life and all that has not. Each and every experience of life has shown up at exactly the right time to be the unfolding of my spiritual evolution. I am grateful for being exactly where I am right NOW.

I am deeply appreciative of all who share this Now with me. I am grateful for any and every event, conversation or circumstance that has brought me to a deeper understanding of God as my life. This love, wisdom and connection is God acting through me. I cherish the understanding that I have the power to choose the fullness of being and with that comes Joy. Willing to release any ideas of past hurts or judgment, I claim my freedom from any thoughts or memories that may obstruct my view and experience of my Good right NOW. I choose to be right here, right now in the very heart of my heart’s desire.

The breath I breathe right now feels like a blessing of gratitude. So I give great thanks for that which brings me back to realizing my connection with All That Is.

Going forward now, I release this Word, letting the Infinite Presence as the Law manifest that which is spoken in faith and intention.

Kathleen Kearney, Practitioner Emeritus
Center for Spiritual Living, Santa Rosa

Perfect Healing

There is only one life; one power and presence that is in and through all people, places and situations, and this is what I call Spirit – the creator of all. Spirit is good and only good; it is peace, joy, harmony and balance. Spirit is health and wisdom, clarity and comfort. Every moment is filled with the all-ness of Spirit, and Spirit gives freely of itself to one and all, never judging, never holding back, just freely giving.

Because I exist, then I, too, must be a part of the creative essence of Spirit. The love that Spirit is surrounds me; the peace that Spirit is fills me; the health that Spirit is, is mine to accept in every moment, for Spirit is in every moment, just waiting to give to me my heart’s desire – all I need do is open and say YES! And as this is true for me, I know that it is also the truth about anyone reading this prayer because we are all surrounded and imbued with the health, comfort, and goodness that Life has to offer.

And so as I speak my word in the first person, I invite all who are reading this to join with me as I consciously affirm and claim perfect healing. I declare that anything I need to bring my body into perfect harmony and comfort is provided for easily and effortlessly. Perfect healing is starting even as I write this prayer, and continues up to, during, and through any medical appointment, procedures, or surgeries I may have. I claim anything standing in the way of my complete healing is easily and completely removed. And any discomfort or unease that I may have been feeling melts away into an experience of peaceful calm throughout my body. I’m also accepting an experience of peaceful assurance that I am in good hands and all will work out for my highest and greatest good.

With a heart overflowing with gratitude for knowing this truth, I release this, my word, into the creative essence known as the Law, to be made manifest in form and action.

And so it is!

Sue Faria, Practitioner Emeritus
Center for Spiritual Living, Santa Rosa

Right Thinking

 
Spirit is everywhere present. Spirit is the source of all creation and is behind all things. Spirit is love and peace. Spirit is beauty and harmony. Spirit is the power for good. This power and presence of Spirit continues to guide us each day. It is always available and ready with spiritual support.

If Spirit is everywhere present, all of the time, then I know Spirit expresses as me in this world. I am one with Spirit as is every sentient being on this planet. We are all made up of Spirit’s attributes of love, peace, beauty and harmony. We all have enough of Spirit’s power for good that sustains us each day.

As I align with Spirit, I feel empowered to use this wisdom I possess wisely. As I lean into Spirit’s love, I now control my thinking so that my mind is always moving in the right direction for more good in my life. I claim right use of my mind now for my good. I affirm that I keep my mind moving in the direction of good mental thoughts and practices. I keep my mind uplifted with motivating words and thoughts. I pay attention to my mind and my thoughts and easily release anything that can harm my mental health. I claim my power now and use it to my advantage.

I am so grateful for aligning with Spirit’s love for me. I am grateful for the power I have within me that guides my way forward.

With glorious grace and gratitude, I release my word now into the law of mind and let it go. And let it be. Amen.

Bette Smith, Practitioner Emeritus

Center for Spiritual Living, Santa Rosa

Peace in financial affairs

Spirit is abundant and flows in all directions in perfect harmony. Spirit is unlimited and all encompassing. It is the source of all good, ever expanding through life itself. Spirit is wisdom which is constantly creating balance. Spirit knows no lack or limitation and flows freely bringing peace to every aspect of existence.

I am one with this creative power and presence of Spirit. This same wisdom and goodness flows though me now. This supply of good is infinite and now guides my thoughts and actions. I am expression of Spirit and this peaceful outpouring of good is my true expression.

From this place of unification, I claim peace with my finances now. My relationship with money shows the harmony of the creative power in my life. I experience financial peace as I align with Spirit. I am free from financial anxiety because I am connected to unlimited supply from Spirit. Love guides my financial decisions and Spirit’s intelligence creates perfect order and flow in my financial affairs.

I am so grateful for this time of remembering that Spirit guides me all the time. As I understand my connection to Spirit, I can feel the flow of peace within me.

I release this prayer into the Law and let it be. And so it is.

Bette Smith, Practitioner Emeritus
Center for Spiritual Living, Santa Rosa

Respond Lovingly

I recognize the One Life, the One Presence, the One Divine Intelligence that is Love itself—alive in all things, expressing as wisdom, compassion, clarity, and grace. This Presence is not distant; it is the very breath of my being, the quiet knowing within my heart, the steady light that has always guided me.

I know that this same Divine Intelligence lives as me, thinks as me, loves as me. There is nothing lacking in me, nothing to defend, nothing to prove. I am already whole, already worthy, already enough—just as I am in this sacred moment.

I now release the habit of defensiveness. I gently lay it down, knowing it was only ever a misunderstanding of my own strength. I forgive myself completely for moments when assumptions clouded my hearing or when I took offense where no harm was intended. I choose compassion over reaction, curiosity over protection, and understanding over fear. My heart softens, my mind clears, and my spirit remembers its natural state of openness and ease.

I affirm that I am guided—moment by moment—by Divine Intelligence. My words are thoughtful, my listening is deep, and my responses are rooted in love. I see others clearly, with generosity and goodwill, and I allow myself that same kindness. I move through conversations and collaborations with grace, trusting that clarity and harmony are always available to me.

As I step into upcoming projects, I do so with lightness, joy, and confidence. I support others with sincerity and encouragement, and I support myself with unwavering self-respect and love. What I bring matters. Who I am is enough. Love leads, and I follow.

I give thanks for this inner shift already in motion—for the healing, the awareness, and the freedom unfolding now. I trust this prayer is accepted, activated, and fulfilled in perfect ways.

And so it is.

Tamarya Hulme, RScP
Center for Spiritual Living, Santa Rosa

Surgery and Healing

In the awareness that there is only One Divine Source of Life, One Infinite Essence of Wisdom, Health and Well-Being.

Knowing that Divine Spirit is available in every moment, as each is an expression of Spirit, and as a child of Divine Essence, this Spirit is alive in every cell and fiber of their being and affirming this life is expressing Itself in and through each individual. Spirit lives in every cell of the body temple providing for the nurturing substances for healing, comfort, and for perfect well-being in the body temple and throughout surgical procedures and treatment with ease.

I claim that this is the absolute truth for healing journey as the medical professionals lovingly care throughout surgery and all treatments thereafter and are divinely guided throughout the healing journey. I know that loving family and friends are in support through this time of health treatment journey, knowing Spirits loving peace surrounds each person in Divine Grace.

I am grateful for knowing this Truth as I affirm ease throughout this health journey and ease through this recovery.

In thanksgiving, I release this prayer into the loving activity of the law that this is now taking place in perfect timing and in its perfect way.

So I let it be and so it is. Amen

Jo Lasley, Practitioner Emeritus
Center for Spiritual Living, Santa Rosa