Awakened Heart's
Class Schedule
Awakened Heart is a flourishing Center for Spiritual Living teaching chapter, here to assist you in learning and practicing the life empowering teachings, tools, and philosophy of Science of Mind, a New Thought ~ Ancient/Ageless Wisdom.
Scroll down to see a full listing of classes coming up, that we have recently held, and may offer in the future.
Upcoming Classes
Self Mastery:
The Emergence of the True Self
Instructor: Gretchen Kennedy, RScP
8 Wednesdays | 6:45 - 9:45 p.m.
January 8 - February 26, 2025
In Person at the Buzz Ware Village Center in Arden
Self-Mastery: The Emergence of the True Self is a course centered around healing the perceived separation between personality and Spirit. This course invites students to embark on an active exploration of their creative nature, including thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and emotions, to gain mastery in living conscious and intentional lives. Through a combination of deep introspection and practical exercises, students will uncover the profound connection between their inner selves and their spiritual essence. By embracing this integration, students will unlock the ability to live authentically, aligning their actions with their true selves and experiencing profound personal growth and self-realization.
This course is considered a Consciousness Core Course and is one of the prerequisites to
Practitioner Training. It is also an excellent course to dive deeper into our essence, the principles and practices
that support a sovereign spiritual life.
Required Textbooks:
Science of Mind Textbook, Tarcher-Penquin, Holmes, Ernest
ISBN-13 : 978-0874779219
Living the Science of Mind, Tarcher-Penquin, Holmes, Ernest
ISBN-13 : 978-0875166278
Cost: $280 per person (includes CSL registration fee and printed workbook)
When you register, be sure to include the CLASS NAME ("Self Mastery") in the Notes section.
Previous Class Offerings
In the Last Two Years
Foundations of the Science of Mind
Instructor: Mary Wimberley, RScP
Foundations of The Science of Mind delves into the fundamental principles of spiritual understanding and personal growth. In this foundational and life-changing class, all members are encouraged to share honest questions, problematic thoughts and subtle awakenings in a safe environment. Through the exploration of Spiritual Principles like Universal Law of Cause and Effect and our inherent Unity with Divine Intelligence, we learn how life unfolds and how we can choose to co-create with Spirit the life of our dreams.
As shifts in our minds and hearts occur, we move from fear to Faith. Using practices like listening, affirmations, meditation, and visioning, we deepen our connection with ourselves and with others. Together we celebrate our own and each other’s Divine gifts, as well as all the miracles that result from the shift in our beliefs, thoughts, feelings and actions.
Principles covered: God, Creative Process, Grace, Wholeness, Attraction, Abundance, Living in the Flow, Oneness, God Is All, Immortality, Joy.
Textbook: The Science of Mind by Ernest Holmes
ISBN-13:978-0874779219
Claim Your Life
Claim Your Abundance
Instructor: Ty Bernhard
Required reading: Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill - Revised for the 21st Century. ISBN-10 : 1585424331
Ty Bernhard has created a class custom fit for the Awakened Heart commUnity for the purpose of uplifting our relationship with prosperity. Through experiential exercises, discussion, meditation, affirmations and reading, Ty will reveal life-changing principles, actions and attitudes that attract a flowing lifestyle. Class members will shift personal beliefs and habits into identifiable practices that will attract true prosperity. By sharing these insights and principles, Ty envisions class members embracing their personal Abundance!
The Essential Ernest Holmes
Instructors: Mike Berheide, RScP
& Valarie Tickle, RScP
The Essential Ernest Holmes is a comprehensive course that explores the profound writings of Ernest Holmes, providing a deep exploration of his transformative teachings. From his introspective and devotional writings to his impassioned teachings to future leaders, this course uncovers the essence of Holmes’ wisdom. By recognizing his love for humanity and his ability to perceive beyond surface-level problems, participants will discover the timeless relevance of his teachings which foreshadowed modern psychology. Holmes emphasized the boundless power of human choice in shaping thoughts and emotions, connecting the human condition to our infinite potential.
This course serves as an illuminating exploration of Ernest Holmes’ writings, enabling participants to delve into the depths of his teachings and gain invaluable insights into the nature of consciousness and spirituality.
**Foundations of Science of Mind is a suggested pre-requisite for this class, but is not required.
Textbooks:
The Science of Mind by Ernest Holmes
ISBN-13:978-0874779219
The Essential Ernest Holmes by Rev. Jesse Jennings ISBN#:1-158542-181-2
Revealing Wholeness
Instructor: Gretchen Kennedy, RScP
The "Revealing Wholeness" course expands on your current knowledge of Science of Mind principles and practices through study of the interrelationship between Spirit, Mind, and Body. This discovery is based on the principles of Science of Mind as well as current research in the scientific fields of medicine and quantum physics. You will employ spiritual practices to apply greater well-being in your own daily life.
Within 7 weeks, transform your body, mind, and spirit as you:
• Apply the Principle of Oneness to Wholeness, health and well-being
• Differentiate between conscious mind and subconscious mind and the role they play in demonstrating well-being
• Identify personal beliefs about your body and how these beliefs relate to health and wholeness
• Compare Science of Mind teaching of the Creative Process to the “observer effect” in quantum physics
• Identify the role of the Placebo Effect and the Nocebo Effect in creating optimum health and well-being
• Explore the ideas of self-love and nurturing care in relationship to well-being
Change Your Thinking - Change Your Life
Instructor: Mary Wimberley, RScP
This course is designed to uncover beliefs, thoughts and behaviors around relationships, money, and health. Using powerful tools, practices, and narrative you will discover how to improve, grow, and enhance your daily life. Through this highly experiential course, you will begin to see results and changes in your life immediately.
This course serves as a Core Foundational Class and it has no prerequisite. But it can serve as a prerequisite to other CSL Certified courses. This course fulfills the first requirement of becoming a practitioner!
Radical Acceptance Book Study
Embracing Your Life with
the Heart of a Buddha by Tara Brach, Ph.D
Instructor: John Rossi, RScP
Radical Acceptance is a Buddha meets Science of Mind (SOM) kind of scenario. It's about how to practice SOM from the heart and with our full humanity.
John will introduce the book and it's concepts on the first class in-person at the Buzz Ware Village Center. All subsequent classes will be online via Zoom.
Through meditation, review, and discussion students will explore how the concepts in Tara Brach's "Radical Acceptance" feel to them, and how apply them to their daily lives.
As John says about his offering, "We will dig deep with compassion, as we look to lighten up and live more from our hearts, and I'm sure there will be laughter and fun along the way!"
This is a book study; there are no prerequisites.
The Mastery of Love: A Practical Guide to the Art of Relationship Book Study
Instructor: Mary Wimberley, RScP
In The Mastery of Love, author don Miguel Ruiz illuminates the fear-based beliefs and assumptions that undermine love and lead to suffering and drama in our relationships. Using insightful stories to bring his message to life, Ruiz shows us how to heal our emotional wounds, recover the freedom and joy that are our birthright, and restore the spirit of playfulness that is vital to loving relationships.
CSL Practitioner Training
This chart shows the Centers for Spiritual Living classes we offer in person in Arden, taught by our licensed Practitioners. Some classes are offered online by CSL. Our certificated classes serve everyone with signigicant spiritual development, personal growth, deeper compassion, and true connection with the commUnity. They are also a pathway toward becoming a certified CSL Practitioner.
If you would like to explore CSL Practitioner training, or if you have questions about our course schedule, please contact us.