“By ‘Cosmic Consciousness,’ we mean one’s consciousness of their unity with the Whole. This is not a mystery, however, but the Self-Knowingness of God through people. Illumination will come as people realize their unity with the whole more and more, and as they constantly endeavor to let the Truth operate through them.”
— Ernest Holmes, “The Science of Mind”
As we contemplate and feel our oneness with all of life, we can more deeply feel our oneness with the Divine. This week’s spiritual practice is to move our awareness from ourselves to the cosmos gently.
Find a quiet and meditative space. This is best done outdoors.
Begin by feeling your body. You can place your hands on your heart or stomach. Feel your legs, feet, back. Hear your breath, your heartbeat, and any other noises coming from you.
Then, begin to move your awareness to the space you are in. If you are inside, feel the space around you and connect to the sounds, smells, and objects in the room. If you are outside, move your awareness to the plants, trees, and air around you. Smell the air, smell the trees or other plants. Feel the sun on the skin.
Next, move your awareness outside of your space. If you are inside, try to hear the noises outside the building. If you are outside, become aware of the noises farther away. Try to hear and see in your mind’s eye a sky view of where you are.
Continue to move your awareness farther and farther out, pausing to be with and appreciate each expansion. Do this until you can see Earth from space.
Move your awareness out as far as you can, then pause and contemplate how all of you is all of the cosmos and the cosmos is all of you. As you sit with this awareness, see what other insights and messages come from this space.
Our April 2024 spiritual practices are provided by the CSL Youth & Family Team.
