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May 20, 2012 - 10:30amDoctor Andrea Asebedo
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May 27, 2012 - 10:30amDoctor Andrea Asebedo
2224 Yew Street Road
Bellingham
Washington
98229
360-734-4160
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Center for Spiritual Living™ Bellingham provides spiritual tools to transform our personal lives and help make the world a better place.
We honor all paths to God and can help you experience a personal relationship with God. When God is the focus of our spirituality, then other areas of our lives fall into place: we are happier, we can do more for others, be better stewards of the Earth, and help bring peace and harmony to the world.
If you are searching for a spiritual community where you are respected and accepted for who you are and want the inspiration and support to grow to your highest potential, please accept our invitation to visit us soon!
Theme for 2012: Be the Change!
MAY MESSSAGE: HOW THEN SHALL WE LIVE?
“Instructions for living a life -
Pay attention.
Be astonished.
Tell about it.”
― Mary Oliver
There is a game called “Camera” that I love to play with people of all ages. The game pairs people up and one person is the “camera” while the other is the “photographer.” The camera person has their eyes shut tight and is carefully guided by the photographer person to spots of interest to the photographer. That person carefully aims the “camera” and then pushes an imaginary button on the top of the camera’s head signaling them to open their eyes briefly before closing them again. The game goes on for about ten minutes then partners switch places and repeat the process. At the end both partners are asked to share what they noticed. Astonishing awareness of colors, textures, and beauty are the results for everyone. I love this game because it truly brings awareness of the astonishing wonder of our world into sharp focus. Why is that important?
On the spiritual path the capacity to be fully present in the moment (called “vipassana” in Buddhist circles and “centering” in some Christian traditions) allows the vibrancy and luminosity of being to be experienced and the Presence of the Divine to be felt. Connecting to reality in this way is deeply nourishing spiritually, emotionally and mentally and those who experience this kind of mindful attention report benefits ranging from stress reduction to mental clarity. In addition to the personal benefits of living in this way, there are benefits we radiate from our practice into the larger world.
Paying attention and being astonished by what I will call “Presence,” leads to greater awareness of the interconnectedness of our life to all that is and as this knowing permeates our consciousness a deep compassion and caring rise up quite naturally. It becomes a priority to adjust where we can adjust to benefit all that is. Our emphasis will be personal and restorative in the ways our awareness dictates. Each of us brings healing to the greater circle in this way.
We invite you to join us on Sundays as we explore this idea!
Blessings,
Dr. Andrea
P.S. If you miss the service, you can always hear the podcast of the Sunday Talk by clicking on the purple "microphone" icon at the top of the page.
Our service on May 20, 2012 - 10:30am
What Gifts Do I Have To Share With the World?
“Hello, sun in my face. Hello you who made the morning and spread it over the fields...Watch, now, how I start the day in happiness, in kindness.”
― Mary Oliver
Musicians
"The New Directions"
Submitted by uber on Mon, 07/13/2009 - 6:23am
Chris Broberg - bass, electric guitar
Robyn Arbogast - percussion
Alan Alberts - keyboard
Tricia Sikes - Music Director, lead vocals, guitar
James Lomasney- keyboard
Jade Liu - vocals
Eric Anderson – keyboards, electric guitar, harmonica
Cathy Angell – lead vocals, percussion
(not pictured)
Samantha Roeder - vocalist
Sharon Mayson - vocalist
The New Directions, under the direction of Tricia Sikes, is the musical heart of the Center for Spiritual Living. Our vocalists, whom we like to say "Rock the house..." are Cathy Angell, Tricia Sikes, Samantha Roeder, Jade Liu and Sharon Mayson. The band's backbone is made of regulars Chris Broberg on bass, Robin Arbogast on drums, and James Lomasney on keyboards. Eric Anderson is our jack of all trades playing any instrument we need! Alan Alberts, a CSL institution, fills the center with beautiful music before our service every Sunday morning. We are truly blessed to have such incredible talent in our midst.
Tricia Sikes, music and choir director at the Center for Spiritual Living, has been singing all of her life. Since the 1980's Tricia has been singing professionally. She recorded "Spirit Am I" for Louise Hay in 1988 which is still in circulation. Tricia has been involved in The New Directions since first coming to our Center in early 2010, accepting Dr. Andrea’s invitation to be the Music Director in September 2011. This experience has been soul-filling and joy-filled and Tricia will always be so grateful to share the stage with The New Directions.
Sound Team: Jonathon Roeder, Ronna Biggs, Joe Asebedo