Prac2 Term 2 Final Qs

Question 1

Question—What do we mean by involution and evolution?

Answer 1

ANSWER—Before anything can evolve it must first be involved. Before the seed can produce a harvest it must first fall into the ground. The planting of the seed is an idea specializing in the law, having a definite purpose, that of producing its own type. The act of involution is a conscious one. The gardener consciously invokes the law. As soon as the seed is planted the natural processes of creation begin. Everything that happens from seed to harvest is intelligent but unconscious, hence a mechanical process. When we study evolution we are studying a mechanism and not spontaneity. Involution precedes evolution in the creative sequence.”

Question 2

What is The Thing Itself, how does it work, what does it do, how can we use it?

Answer 2

God and the Creative process,

it works the Law/Creative Medium acts upon our thoughts manifesting them,

It turns thoughts into things and conditions,

we use it by consciously choosing our thoughts.

Question 3

Explain what Science of Mind teaches to someone unfamiliar with Religious Science. (25 words or less, no jargon)

Answer 3

• God is All there is
• We are One with God
• We choose the thoughts and beliefs that create our reality individually and collectively

Question 4

Explain what Spiritual Mind Treatment is to someone unfamiliar with Religious Science. (25 words or less, no jargon)

Answer 4

• Prayer that recognizes God is All there is
• I am One with God, all that God is is mine
• I am Grateful and receptive

Question 5

How does Spiritual Mind Treatment work?

Answer 5

*We speak with the voice of God and the Law responds

1*In recognition we remember that God is everything

2*In unification we remember we are One with Godand thus the Creative Process is ours to use

3*In realization we speak our word of Truth in to the Law with conviciton and feeling

4*Gratitude keeps the flow moving

5*Releasing to the Law allows it to work on our behalf

Question 6

What is a Practitioner?

Answer 6

A Practitioner is a person who is trained in the art, science and skill of Spiritual Mind
Treatment. One who works in his/her own consciousness to reveal the Truth.

Question 7

What is the purpose of being a Practitioner?

Answer 7

To deepen one’s own consciousness and connection with God.

Question 8

What is Cause?

Answer 8

That which produces an effect. The Life back of things.

Question 9

What is Affirmation?

Answer 9

To affirm anything is to state that it is so, and to maintain this as being true in the face of all evidence to the contrary.

Question 10

Define Consciousness.

Answer 10

Mental awareness.
Objective = conscious awareness; its reasoning is both inductive and deductive, therefore it has self-choice.
Subjective = reaction to objective volition.

Question 11

What is Duality?

Answer 11

The belief in more than one Power back of all things. That there is God and something else.

Question 12

What is Effect?

Answer 12

That which follows cause.
It did not make itself, but which must have a power back of it causing it to be.
All manifestation is effect.

Question 13

Define Faith.

Answer 13

Faith is a mental attitude, so inwardly embodied that the mind can no longer deny it. A belief in the presence of an invisible principle and law which directly and specifically responds to me.

Question 14

What is Intuition?

Answer 14

Intuition is God in man. The ability to know without any process of reasoning.

Question 15

What is Metaphysics?

Answer 15

The science of being. That which is beyond the known laws of physics.

Question 16

Define Mind.

Answer 16

Mind is that in which we live, move and have our being.
Conscious Mind is Spirit, either in God or man.
Unconscious Mind is the law of conscious Mind acting and is, therefore, subconscious or subjective.
Mind is potential energy, while thought is the dynamic force which produces the activity for manifestation.
The One Mind is all of Truth.

Question 17

What is a mystic?

Answer 17

A mystic is one who senses the Divine Presence; one who intuitively senses Reality.

Question 18

What is the purpose of an Invocation?

Answer 18

To set the tone by recognizing the inspiration of Spirit in the event about to take place.

Question 19

What is the purpose of a Benediction?

Answer 19

To express gratitude for what has been received by recognizing the inspiration of Spirit in the event.

Question 20

What is a Psychic?

Answer 20

A psychic is one who is able to see that which is pictured in the subjective either in the past or in the present moment.

Question 21

What is Spiritual Principle?

Answer 21

A fundamental truth.

Question 22

What is Race Thought or subjective consensus?

Answer 22

Human beliefs operating through the mentality of the individual.

Question 23

Explain what Science of Mind teaches to someone unfamiliar with Religious Science. (25 words or less)

Answer 23

There is only one power, the power of LOVE which is the power of God; there is an all-powerful LAW that responds to our thinking.

OR

SOMAS teaches how to live in accordance with Spiritual Principles for greater peace, happiness and joy. The consistent application of which results in good health, satisfying relationships, enhanced creativity and prosperity

Question 24

Explain what Spiritual Mind Treatment is to someone unfamiliar with Religious Science. (25 words or less)

Answer 24

A recognition of our Oneness with all of life and an affirmation of the Truth of our beingness.

Question 25

How does Spiritual Mind Treatment work?

Answer 25

SMT works by the recognition of Perfect God, Perfect Man, Perfect Being thus being whole, perfect and complete as is. Nothing needing to be added.

Question 26

What is the key to powerful treatments?

Answer 26

Expanded consciousness to accept; Faith and conviction.

Question 27

Explain how life gets to be the way it is.

Answer 27

- All thought is creative. - Life is the out-picturing of what is going on internally in the mind. - It happens to us as we believe. - God can only do through us to the degree of our acceptance.

Question 28

Describe the Creative Process. | maybe in 25 or 50 words

Answer 28

Thought (the seed) decends or is planted into the Universal Subjective or Law of Mind (soil), which manifest form (plant). OR Thought (the seed) is planted into the subjective mind (the soil) and out-pictures an effect (the plant).

Question 29

Explain the Science of Mind teaching symbol.

Answer 29

The circle represents Oneness or Wholeness. The three sections represent the triune nature of Being; the upper section is Spirit, the middle section Soul and the lower section Body. The "V" represents the universal creative process. The point drawn down represents the movement of spirit through the creative medium of Soul (mind) into body (form). It is necessary that Spirit be manifested in order to express itself. The word Unity on the descending line shows that all come from the one. The ascent of the "V" represents body (form) returning again to Spirit, the invisible realm.

Question 30

What is the Law and how do we use it?

Answer 30

The Law is the unchangeable, immutable, impersonal mind in action that mirrors the vibratory equivalent of our thoughts. By thinking correctly and by a conscious mental use of the law of Mind, we can cause It to do definite things for us, through us.

Question 31

What are mental equivalents?

Answer 31

Greater vision of our desired experience results in a greater demonstration in our experience. We cannot demonstrate beyond our ability to mentally conceive that which we desire to experience. "Whatsoever a man soweth, he shall reap."

Question 32

On the Metaphysical chart, where would you place the following? (top, middle, or bottom)

Answer 32

Soul (middle); Body (bottom); Creative Medium (middle); Feminine (middle); Absolute (top); Spirit (top); The Word (top); Things (bottom); Plastic (middle); Time (bottom); Karma (middle); Maya (middle); Choice (top); Law (middle); Space (bottom). Top: Absolute, Spirit, The Word, Power/Choice/Will, Active, Conscious Idea, Conscious Mind, Decision, Volition, Purpose, Changeless Middle: Soul, Law, Creative Medium, Subjective, Subconscious, Unconscious, Feminine, Plastic, Karma, Maya, Action, Race Suggestions. Bottom: Body, Things, Time, Space, Results, Form, Vocation, Conditions

Question 33

What did Jesus teach?

Answer 33

It is done unto us as we believe.

Question 34

What are the parts of a Practitioner/Client session; give the purpose of each.

Answer 34

Welcome/Invocation - Sets the tone for the session and is the first step to building rapport. Dialogue - To ascertain the effect that needs to be healed and the mental cause of that effect. Client Participation - Practitioner suggests a spiritual practice for the client to do that will assist in clearing the way for the change in consciousness necessary for the healing. Spiritual Mind Treatment - At the end of the session SMT is given for the desired healing. This allows for the heart opening and movement in consciousness.

Question 35

What is the importance of rapport in a Practitioner/Client session?

Answer 35

Rapport helps the client build trust in the Practitioner, thereby allowing for more in depth questioning to get to the false or limiting belief.

Question 36

What is spiritual guidance and support?

Answer 36

Spiritual counseling is assisting a client through a process of healing and revealing Truth by asking compassionate questions, actively listening and using the art and science of spiritual mind treatment.

Question 37

What are the responsibilities of a Professional Practitioner maintaining a private practice?

Answer 37

Professional Practitioners are self-employed. Responsible for: establishing the legal entity of the business; any business license requirements; paying taxes; financial and client record keeping; establishing client fees; insurance; office space; and our personal and spiritual growth.

Question 38

Name 10 ways a Professional Practitioner can teach the Truth in the world.

Answer 38

Definition 1. Hold Study Groups 2. Conducting commitment ceremonies, funeral and memorial services 3. Facilitating CSL Study Groups 4. Teacher's Assistant for SOMAS classes 5. Writing books/magazine articles aligned with SOMAS principles. 6. Teaching CSL classes, workshops, seminars. 7. Developing a ministry of public speaking 8. Holding vigil or high watch for events, meetings and services of our local spiritual community. 9. Holding ecclesiastic offices within local spiritual communities within CSL. 10. Conducting group or individual meditations, visioning sessions and spiritual retreats.

Question 39

Give one statement of identification for the following: Phineas Parkhurst Quimby; Mary Baker Eddy; Charles & Myrtle Fillmore; Emile Cady; Nona Brooks; Emma Curtis Hopkins; Ernest Holmes; Thomas Troward; Ralph Waldo Emerson.

Answer 39

Definition Phineas Parkhurst Quimby - The founder of New Thought and the first to grasp the idea that "mind" had something to do with the healing of the physical body. Mary Baker Eddy - Established the Christian Science church. Charles & Myrtle Fillmore - The founders of Unity. Emile Cady - Wrote the book "Lessons in Truth" for Unity. Nona Brooks - Co-founder of Divine Science. Emma Curtis Hopkins - Known as the teacher of teachers. Ernest Holmes - The founder of Religious Science. Thomas Troward - Author of the Edinburgh Lectures on Mental Science. Expanded idea of cause and effect. Ralph Waldo Emerson - American essayist that wrote "Self Reliance" and "The Over-Soul" and who led the Transcendentalist movement in the mid-19th century.

Question 40

What is Christ Consciousness?

Answer 40

Awareness of our Divinity; That God lives, moves and has its beingness in us.

Question 41

What is the difference between counseling and what a Practitioner does.

Answer 41

A psychologist treats effects and asks questions that reveal more of the underlying behaviors, while the Practitioner treats cause and asks questions that reveal more of the mental cause of the false or limiting beliefs so the Spiritual Truth can be revealed.

Question 42

Who influenced Ernest Holmes studies and writings?

Answer 42

Thomas Troward

Question 43

Who was the founder of Christian Science?

Answer 43

Mary Baker Eddy

Question 44

Who founded the Unity Church?

Answer 44

Charles and Myrtle Fillmore.

Question 45

Name the three pillars of New Thought.

Answer 45

Divine Science Religious Science Unity

Question 46

What year did Ernest Holmes make his transition?

Answer 46

1960

Question 47

Who was known as the "Father of New Thought"?

Answer 47

Phineas Parkhurst Quimby

Question 48

Who was respected with the title of "Teacher of Teachers"?

Answer 48

Emma Curtis Hopkins

Question 49

What was one of the many famous essays that Ralph Waldo Emerson was known for?

Answer 49

Self-Reliance The Over-Soul Circles

Question 50

Name two New Thought leaders that were directly influenced by Quimby?

Answer 50

Warren Felt Evans and Julius Dresser.

Question 51

In what year was the Institute of Religious Science begun?

Answer 51

1927

Question 52

What makes Christian Science different from Science of Mind?

Answer 52

Christian Scientist believe prayer heals all. Science of Mind believes in prayer and the pill. God is in it all!

Question 53

The term New Thought refers to the modern metaphysical movements whose philosophy teaches what?

Answer 53

1) We are living in a spiritual universe here and now. 2) Based on the theory that the Universe is a system of intelligence, the movement of which is Law, the Intelligence being personal and the Law impersonal.

Question 54

What is the basic premise upon which all mental work is based?

Answer 54

Perfect God; Perfect Man; Perfect Being

Question 55

What is the Christ Principle in Religious Science?

Answer 55

Perfect God; Perfect Man; Perfect Being

Question 56

What is Spiritual Mind?

Answer 56

The atmosphere of God.

Question 57

How does the SOM textbook define "The Science of Mind?"

Answer 57

SOM is the study of life and the laws of thought; the conception that we live in a spiritual Universe; that God is in, through, around and for us.

Question 58

What is The Thing Itself? How does it work? What does it do? How can we use it?

Answer 58

The Thing Itself is First Cause; Spirit; Truth; that Invisible Essence; that Ultimate Stuff and Intelligence from which everything comes - the Power back of creation. It works through Absolute Law. What it does is manifests through us according to our beliefs. We use it by being aware and consciously creating our life through right-thinking.

Question 59

What is The Thing Itself, how does it work, what does it do, how can we use it?

Answer 59

Definition • The "Thing Itself" is God, the Creative Process • It works because the Law, or creative medium, acts upon our thoughts, manifesting them • It turns thoughts into things and conditions • We use it by consciously choosing our thoughts

Question 60

Explain what Science of Mind teaches to someone unfamiliar with Religious Science. (25 words or less, no jargon)

Answer 60

* God is all there is * We are one with God * We choose the thoughts and beliefs that create our reality, individually and collectively

Question 61

Explain what Spiritual Mind Treatment is to someone unfamiliar with Religious Science. (25 words or less, no jargon)

Answer 61

• Prayer that recognizes God is all there is, I am one with God, all that God has is mine, and I am grateful and receptive.

Question 62

How does Spiritual Mind Treatment work?

Answer 62

* We speak with the voice OF God, and the Law responds * In Recognition we remember that God is EVERYTHING * In Unification we remember that we are one with God, and thus the Creative Process is ours to use • In Realization we speak our word of Truth into the Law with conviction and feeling * Gratitude keeps the flow moving * Releasing to the Law allows It to work on our behalf

Question 63

What is the key to powerful treatment?

Answer 63

* An expanded consciousness of receptivity | * Being grateful that I already have what I am treating for

Question 64

Explain how life gets to be the way it is.

Answer 64

It is done unto us as we believe. The Law acts upon the preponderance of our thoughts to create the life we have chosen or think we deserve. Where we don't consciously choose, Race Thought determines what we will experience.

Question 65

Describe the Creative Process in the individual.

Answer 65

* Love points the way and Law makes the way possible. * God as Love gives Itself to us as limitless possibilities from which to choose. As individuals, we choose with our thoughts and beliefs, which are acted upon by the Law and out picture as our lives.

Question 66

Explain the Science of Mind teaching symbol.

Answer 66

• The circle represents infinity, everything-and it's ALL God. • The top section represents the part of God that is SPIRlT, thought, cause, idea - the initiation of creation. • The middle section represents the part of God that is LAW, the Creative Medium - containing all the stuff and all the know-how to turn thoughts into things. • The bottom section is the part of God that represents EFFECTS, manifested reality-all things and conditions. • The V shows how thoughts go into the creative medium and come out as effects and conditions. See Metaphysical Charts II-A and III in the The Science of Mind Textbook. (Metaphysical charts follow page 567.)

Question 67

What is Law and how do we use it?

Answer 67

* The Law is a blind force that turns thoughts into things and conditions. * We use it by consciously choosing our thoughts.

Question 68

What are mental equivalents?

Answer 68

* Mental equivalents are subjective ideas or mental pictures. * Every objective thing has a corresponding mental equivalent.

Question 69

What is Race Thought or subjective consensus?

Answer 69

• The accumulated subjective tendencies and thoughts of the human race, which tend to show up as individual experience unless other beliefs are consciously chosen. The beliefs held by a group, culture, or the entire human race.

Question 70

What is a mystic?

Answer 70

A mystic is one who: * Senses the Divine Presence. * Experiences oneness and unity with life and with God. * Intuitively perceives Truth without mental process.

Question 71

What is a psychic?

Answer 71

A psychic is one who: * Works on the mental (not spiritual) plane, * Sees through his/her own, or another's, subjective mentality, and * Has impressions that are more or less colored by the vibration of his/her own or another's thought.

Question 72

What did Jesus teach? (Many possible answers)

Answer 72

* It is done unto you as you believe. * I and my Father are one. * As we turn to God, God turns to us.

Question 73

Write a brief treatment for yourself. (clearly identify purpose and five steps)

Answer 73

Definition • Purpose > Recognition > Unification > Realization > Thanksgiving > Release

Question 74

Write and invocation.

Answer 74

An invocation sets the tone for an event - of love, harmony, wisdom, and clarity.

Question 75

Write a benediction.

Answer 75

A benediction offers thanks for what has transpired and blesses participants as they leave.

Question 76

Explain the licensing and renewal process.

Answer 76

``` Licensing: Complete and pass: 2 years of Practitioner training Written exam Oral panels Pay fees to CSL Renewal: Complete CLU and CEUs and affirm the prac code. ```

Question 77

Name the parts of the Practitioner/Client session; give the purpose of each.

Answer 77

* Welcome and Invocation, to set the tone and begin to establish rapport * Dialogue, to ascertain the effect that needs to be healed, the belief or mental cause of that effect, and to teach Spiritual Principles * Client Participation, to assign spiritual practice or 'homework' * Spiritual Mind Treatment, for the desired healing

Question 78

What is spiritual guidance and support?

Answer 78

Assisting a client through a process of healing and revealing Truth by: Assisting a client through a process of healing and revealing Truth by: -asking compassionate questions, -attentively listening, -teaching Spiritual Principles, -assisting clients to recognize and change limiting beliefs, and -using the art and skill of Spiritual Mind Treatment.

Question 79

What are the responsibilities of a Professional Practitioner maintaining a private practice?

Answer 79

* Abide by the Centers for Spiritual Living Policies & Procedures Manual at all times * Legally report fees as income * Maintain current Practitioner license * Report abuse and anything else that is mandated by law

Question 80

Name ten ways a Professional Practitioner can teach the Truth in the World.

Answer 80

* Conducting Practitioner/Client sessions * Serving as a Teacher's Assistant or teaching accredited classes * Conducting workshops * Leading a Study Group * Facilitating group or individual meditations or visioning * Officiating at memorials or funerals * Developing a ministry of public speaking * Doing community outreach or working in hospice or other volunteer work * Serving in the World Ministry of Prayer * Performing Platform duties at Sunday services

Question 81

Phineas Parkhurst Quimby was known as:

Answer 81

The Father of New Thought.

Question 82

Mary Baker Eddy

Answer 82

Founded Christian Science.

Question 83

Charles and Myrtle Fillmore

Answer 83

Founded Unity

Question 84

Emilie Cady was

Answer 84

a student of Emma Curtis Hopkins and was the author of Unity's book, Lessons in Truth.

Question 85

Nona Brooks

Answer 85

along with Melinda Cramer, founded Divine Science.

Question 86

Emma Curtis Hopkins was known as

Answer 86

the "Teacher of Teachers"

Question 87

Ernest Holmes founded

Answer 87

Religious Science and wrote The Science of Mind Textbook and many other books.

Question 88

Thomas Troward

Answer 88

greatly influenced Ernest Holmes and wrote Edinburgh Lectures.

Question 89

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Answer 89

was a major influence on Ernest Holmes' spirituality.

Question 90

What is Race Thought or subjective consensus?

Answer 90

The accumulated subjective tendencies and thoughts of the entire human race, the beliefs held by any group or culture.

Question 91

Lifetime/Emeritus Practitioner is?

Answer 91

A Lifetime/Emeritus Practitioner status is an extraordinary honor granted by the organization to recognize a Practitioner as being in good standing for Life, will all the rights and privileges of a fully Licensed Practitioner without having to fulfil the standard renewal requirements. To Achieve this one must be: ( 1 ) Be in active service as a Practitioner for twenty ( 20 ) years or longer. ( 2 ) Have provided exemplary service to the organization beyond local member community activity. ( 3 ) Be nominated by someone other than the potential recipient.

Question 92

What is an Outreach Practitioner?

Answer 92

a. An Outreach Practitioner is an active Practitioner who has moved to or resides where there are no Member Communities in their local vicinity. b. The role of an Outreach Practitioner is to perform scared service and undertake activities that serve the larger community and represent The Science of Mind at work and in the world.