“As I Believe” by Dina Jacopi
Whether I believe I can or not,
The seed is sown, the path is wrought.
A whisper shapes the rising day,
Belief becomes the guiding way.
“I cannot do it,” speaks defeat—
The ground gives way beneath my feet.
The world reflects my silent doubt,
And every door stays bolted out.
“I can,” I say, and skies expand,
The mountains bow, the storms disband.
What once was far begins to near,
Faith makes even shadows clear.
I choose my truth with steady hand,
And dare to hope, and dare to stand.
For in my heart, the future lies:
I build my world behind my eyes.
It is not fate that writes my line,
But what I claim as truth divine.
The world becomes what I decree—
It is done unto me as I believe.
"Whether you think you can or you think you can't, you're right." ~Henry Ford
Science of Mind is a Philosophy, a Faith, and a Way of Life. It was developed in the early 20th century by writer and philosopher Ernest Holmes. Dr. Holmes studied the world's religious traditions and the sacred writings of the ancient Greek philosophers. His teachings incorporate the ancient wisdom of spiritual traditions and master teachers throughout the ages and reveal common ideas and spiritual truths that weave through each of them. He found that Universal Spirit -- God -- is the absolute source of all things and that this One power moves through us as love, as creativity, and that we can actively participate with It to create happier, more fulfilling, peaceful, and joyous lives.
Centers for Spiritual Living is a global organization with more than 400 communities in 30 countries. We teach a philosophy that brings science and religion together and offers tools to transform personal lives and help make the world a better place. This is done through the study and practice of Science of Mind, which holds that all life is sacred and that every human being is a perfect expression of God. We believe in Cause and Effect and teach “It is done unto you as you believe”. In essence, this means that it is my thoughts combined with my expectations that create my experiences and my reality as a human being. These teachings have provided me with a deeper understanding of the spiritual nature of Life and have inspired me to see the personal relationship that I have with God. Believing in this philosophy and living it, has enabled me to shift my consciousness and invite more happiness, more meaning, and more purpose. I am here today to stand in this Truth with you and hopefully inspire you to explore and experience your best and highest good.
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