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Chants of a Lifetime

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A Musical Deepening into the Five Steps
of Spiritual Mind Treatment
By Larry Hartstein

Phoenix, Arizona
NewVisionCSL.org
(602)787-8888

Ministers
Rev. Lezli Goodwin & Rev. Karin Lewis
Vocalist Cerise Patron
Musical Director Frank Smith

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Dedication

Dedicated to
Rev. Dr. Michelle Medrano

With Gratitude & Love

5-Step Spiritual Mind Treatment

Spiritual mind treatment is a scientific form of affirmative prayer that underlies the teachings of Science of Mind.
It shifts your mind so that your life manifests that which you desire.

First, recognize the infinite Spirit of God. For example, remember that God is the infinite Spirit that is in and through all things, that God is all powerful and wise, that God is the perfect source ofeverything — perfect health, prosperity, happiness, harmony, intelligence, energy. Remember that God is a loving presence and ever available. When you begin to feel good, you have recognized God. This step is as much about feeling God’s presence as it is about intellectually listing qualities.

The next step is to unify with the presence of God. You have already listed and felt the characteristics of God. Now remind yourself that you are a part of God and that you, too, have all the qualities of the Infinite Spirit. Your real spiritual self is perfect in every way, even if you face a situation that requires change.

Now imagine how you will feel when you receive what you want. Feel how wonderful it is to realize your dreams. Feel the experiences as though they are happening to you right now. Build mental pictures and intensify the thrill and confidence of knowing that you have mastery over all your problems. The goal of this step is to build the strongest possible feeling of already having what you want. The stronger the feeling, the stronger the treatment.

If a friend invites you along for a weekend trip, you are thankful, in advance, to know you’re going, even if the trip isn’t happening immediately. It’s the same in treatment. Know that the omnipotent Spirit is already creating whatever you have treated for — and feel happy, excited and grateful.

You have recognized God and unified with God. You have realized your desire as if it were happening now. You’ve given thanks. Now let it go. Release it to the infinite power and intelligence of God’s law. Release the treatment, secure in the knowledge that your desire is already assured. Be confident, and go about your day.

Background

Chants of a Lifetime

Background

New Vision Center for Spiritual Living is located in Phoenix, Arizona. We’ve been around for well over 30 years, practicing being radically inclusive, expanding, evolving, and discovering new ways to solidify our connection with Spirit. Our congregation is growing, involved and adventurous.

So what happened on September 12, 2021 was profound, although not surprisingly so.

On that Sunday, New Vision Center presented an inspiring musical service devoted to deepening into the 5 Steps of Spiritual Mind Treatment.

The feedback we received was entirely positive, ranging from people new to this form of affirmative prayer as well as from old hands. The effects of the program were universally positive.

We call it Chants of a Lifetime.

NVC has a long tradition of using chanting as a pathway to a deep spiritual connection with the Universe. Chants of a Lifetime is a balance of Chanting with Treatment. Chants of a Lifetime is a gift for you from New Vision Center. It is yours for free, in any form or permutation that serves you best:

You can use the chants all in one service, like we did.
You can spread them over several weeks if you want to delve more deeply into each Step of Treatment.
You can use it to help teach Treatment in classes and workshops.
You can use it personally, in your own daily practice.
Chants of a Lifetime is truly a gift from our hearts. Please utilize it as your own hearts instruct you.

Power of Chanting

The Power of Chanting

The underlying purpose of chanting is simple, though perhaps not easy: to focus our thoughts so completely as to intensify a mindful, chosen experience. The repetitive nature of the simple chant lyric allows us to deepen into the chant; there is no need to focus on the mantra or lyric that envelops the chant. Chanting is an ancient process that is designed to quiet the mind and evoke the power of Love.

The Power of Music

We have all experienced hearing a song from our past and allowing that song to transport us backwards in time, reexperiencing it as if we first heard it yesterday. The part of our brains that hears and processes music is not the same part that thinks and judges. Music bypasses the intellect; we absorb it in a visceral way. Listening to music is usually enough to effect this transformation. Playing or singing music makes this impact even more pronounced and richer.

The Power of Singing

There are numerous benefits to singing… physiological benefits, health benefits and spiritual benefits. Singing aligns the body with the rejoicing in the soul, and by doing so, reinforces the jubilation. It is nearly impossible to think and sing at the same time. Sometimes, this is a good thing.

The Power of Singing Together

Song is a powerful instrument because it is so basic to connecting with the Universe; people have been singing ever since there were voices to sing with. Chanting together teaches our hearts. We are encouraged to set aside extraneous thoughts and focus on the message of the chant. The voices of others help keep us on that path, as well as orchestrate a single purpose for the entire group. When we chant together, we are quite literally replicating the same thing at the same time, which always enhances the energy of any experience. Our lips, throats and voices sync up. We even take breaths at the same time, so our breathing patterns mirror each other. Our emotional energies align.

Chant Lyrics

The Chant Lyrics

Our chants have been crafted with several characteristics we feel are important to the success of the chant:

They are easy to learn, with uncomplicated melodies, familiar and comfortable. They are based on phrases and ideas CSL members already know, with several adapted from Ernest Holmes’ own writings. They are all within comfortable vocal ranges for everyone. (We are also making them available to you in 3 different keys.) They are easy to perform, whether singing to a music track or accompanied by a musician.

When I look, all I see is Love.
When I listen, all I hear is Love.
When I feel, all I feel is Love,
Because everything, everything is Love.

I’m a Divine Idea in the Mind of God,
A Divine Idea, fashioned by Love

The Universe conspires on my behalf.
Spirit loves me, so I have all I need!

Thankful, I am thankful,
I am thankful for the Love!
Grateful, I am grateful,
I am grateful for my Life!

My word is my prayer, my prayer is my word.
God listens and I know I’m heard.

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