The Global Heart Vision -- A World That Works for Everyone

…we envision the emergence of the Global Heart to balance and guide the further evolution of humanity.

We see a world free of homelessness, violence, war, hunger, separation and disenfranchisement.

We see a world in which there is generous and continuous sharing of heart and resources. . .a world in which forgiveness, whether for errors, injustices, or debts, is the norm. . .a world in which borders are irrelevant. . .a world which has renewed its emphasis on beauty, nature and love through a resurgence of creativity, art, and aesthetics. . .a world in which fellowship prospers and connects through the guidance of spiritual wisdom and experience. . .a world in which we live and grow as One Human Family.

[Listen to Rev. Suzi's Global Heart Talk]

 

CSLE Vision

Our vision for Center for Spiritual Living Eastside is that, "We experience and express Spirit as Love, Service and Community that Supports Individual and Global Transformation. We are Living from Spirit and
Growing the Lives We Love to Live, by: Awakening to our Purpose,
Discovering the Path that Unfolds it, and Experiencing the Promise that is its Fulfillment."  Transformation begins within the consciousness of the individual, and then moves outward, showing up in the actions of that individual. When a group of people work together in consciousness and in action; the effect is like the ever-widening circles created by throwing a pebble into a pond. The impact is far-reaching and magnificent; the sense of belonging and community is exhilarating.  The work in consciousness is accomplished through Spiritual Practice.

 The Path and Disciplines of Spiritual Practice:

 ¤  The Journey Inward—mastering self as a Way of Being

     Meditation—connecting with our Good and listening to God

     Prayer—affirming our Good and speaking to God

¤   The Place of Center—relationship with God, Self and others as a Way of Knowing

     Worship—knowing God in Self and others as Love

     Study—training our mind; aligning with Wisdom

¤   The Journey Outward—the action that comes out of being as a Way of Doing

     Service—acting out of our awareness of Unity, Oneness and Love

     Witnessing—being with each other in community

     Tithing—financially supporting our Spiritual Source

     Celebration—expressing God in us as Joy and Gratitude

Spiritual community is a unified, dynamic whole that evolves as a group of people participate in common spiritual practices; serve and rely upon one another; make decisions and create together; identify themselves as part of a larger common unity; and commit themselves for the long term to their own, one another's and the group's spiritual deepening and well-being. Community comes from “communion”—one heart and one mind; and is symbolized by the interconnecting strands of a web of life. Herman Melville wrote, "We cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand fibers connect us with our fellow men; and among those fibers, as sympathetic threads, our actions run as causes, and they come back to us as effects."

When we combine the energies, talents and ideas of many and diverse people the successful outcomes are far greater than anything any one person could do alone. To borrow from Rev. Noel McInnis, "alone" is only one "L" away from "All One".  I want us to create the space for people in this community to recognize the spiritual gifts they have, and to find ways to express them. Truly, when we serve another person, we serve ourselves; and we experience the joy of knowing that giving of ourselves is the highest form of receiving. Greater still are the relationships that are built through this conscious communion with each other through service. People begin to see themselves as belonging to something bigger than themselves; they care and are cared for; they feel a sense of meaning, purpose and connection—that is Love, Service and Community.