Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Ernest Holmes founded the spiritual movement that started Centres for Spiritual Living. Born in 1887 on a small Maine farm, Dr. Holmes spent his teenage years outdoors, asking himself “What is God? Who am I? Why am I here?” This questioning led to his 1926 book, The Science of Mind, which outlined the foundational viewpoints of modern New Thought.

Science of Mind® (also referred to as Religious Science) is the core teaching of Centres for Spiritual Living. Science of Mind is a philosophy that integrates spiritual truths with science and physics. Simply put, Science of Mind teaches the unity of all life. Intentions and ideas flow through a field of consciousness, which actually affects and creates the world around us. This idea is common to most major religions and is supported by the teachings of psychology and quantum physics. In Science of Mind, we believe that the secret to living a successful life is to consciously choose positive and productive thoughts. Put another way, “As you think, so you become.”

Centres for Spiritual Living teaches the ancient wisdom of all the spiritual traditions through the ages. People of all spiritual paths — Christian, Jewish, Buddhist, Hindu, Islam, New Age and others — are all welcome in our communities.

Centres for Spiritual Living honours all forms of prayer. In addition, we teach a unique and scientific form of prayer called Spiritual Mind Treatment. Spiritual Mind Treatment involves a five-step process that harnesses the creative process of consciousness. This type of powerful, affirmative prayer allows new levels of health, wealth, love, and wholeness to become a reality in our lives.

All Spiritual Coaches (or, Science of Mind Practitioners) are trained through the study of the Science of Mind, in the art, science and skill of Spiritual Mind Treatment (affirmative prayer). Licensed Spiritual Coaches have spent countless hours of study and have undergone rigorous training and testing to become skilled in compassionate listening, sensitivity, intuitive awareness into core beliefs, and the skilled use of Spiritual Mind Treatment. Spiritual Coaches don’t give advice. They will listen, ask questions, pray with you, and work with you to understand and apply spiritual principles to the circumstances you wish to change. Spiritual Coaches charge a fee when working one-on-one and whatever is discussed is confidential.

In Science of Mind, we believe that the fields of religion and science are complementary, and that science will prove what the mystics have said for thousands of years about the nature of God, human beings, and the Universe. These beliefs are being proven even now by many quantum physicists who have found that the universe is made up of energy that cannot be destroyed and is infinitely intelligent. Science of Mind is also scientific in that is uses laws of nature to prove spiritual principles. Any person can experiment with the principles and measure the results.

Yes. Centres for Spiritual Living spiritual communities are places where amazing healing and life transformations take place.

No. Centres for Spiritual Living is a unique and separate entity from Christian Science and Scientology.