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| Explain the difference between Centering, Meditation, and Contemplation. What are the objectives of each? |
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Definition
| Centering is to consciously move your awareness to the core of your self,the center where God is clearly felt. Meditation is to produce a state of free,open attention and expanded awareness. All meditation is mindfulness unstructured. Contemplation is a deeper comprehension or breakthrough to understanding of a given object or subject. |
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| Define two types of treatment. |
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Definition
| Argumentative and Realization. "Argumentative,is a process of mental reasoning in which the practitioner argues to him/her self about the patient." "Realization method is one whereby the practitioner realizes within him/her self without the necessity of step-by-step building up a conclusion-the perfect state of the patient." |
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| What is the purpose of "Critical Thinking" to the Professional Practitioner? |
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Definition
| To challenge our own beliefs, values, and attitudes. The meanings of words shift and change, definitions or intentions become fuzzy or lost, and the beliefs behind the words to understand why and what we are creating in our lives and how to change it. |
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Term
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| Spiritual Truth is a Truth about our divine nature. What we really are. It is that which is as infinite and unlimited as Spirit. The Spiritual Truth of anything is the God-essence of it. For example, the Spiritual Truth of lack is Unlimited Abundance. The Spiritual Truth of "not smart enough" is Infinite Intelligence. |
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| How would the use of treatment change the effects of negative childhood memories? |
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Definition
| The effects of negative childhood memories could show up as negative beliefs in the adult, and the undesirable manifestations in your reality. Treatment can change the belief, and thus, change the reality. |
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| Define Race Thought/Subjective Consensus. |
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Definition
| Human beliefs operating through the mentality of the individual. The tendency to reproduce what the race has thought and experienced. Also called Race Mind and Race Suggestion. |
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| In cases of addictive/compulsive behavior, what is the role of the practitioner? |
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Definition
| To know the Truth. To identify a client spiritually, not with their behavior, not with one does, but with what one is. To reveal the Divine nature that is. Go to the premise:"Perfect God, Perfect Man, Perfect Being". |
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Term
| What is the difference between the individual human mind and the Universal Mind? |
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Definition
| The individual mind is our own individual consciousness that makes us seem individualistic. The Universal Mind is a gesalt of all consciousness, of all the aspects of the One known and the unkown to us as individuals. It is the combined consciousness of all that is seen and unseen, the One being greater than the sum of all parts. |
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| Explain the value of feelings in treatment. |
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Definition
| It is our thoughts/beliefs that create our reality, but only to the degree of feeling behind them. Therefore it is the feeling behind the treatment, behind the new belief, the Spiritual Truth, that will create the demonstration. |
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| Why is it important for a Practitioner to understand his/her beliefs, values and attitutes regarding matters of sexuality? |
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Definition
| In your self-understanding, you are able to come to the spiritual truth about yourself. And as you ar able to see this Truth for yourself, you can also more readily see it for others. |
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| Using the Science of Mind symbol, explain the Creative Process without using jargon. |
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Definition
The circle represents infinity, it represents all there is, and that is God.
A good example is the seed (idea) being placed in the soil (law) where all that is necessary is already present for its natural expression, which is inherent in the seed, to become the plant (body). God is fully expressed as all three parts of this model. |
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Term
| How do you differientiate between acting on impulse and action of intuition? |
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Definition
| Acting on impulse is reacting without consideration or forethought as to consequences. Acting on intuition is acting on a calm knowing from withing, something known from beyond the five senses, and is not a reaction. |
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Term
| What is the purpose of an Invocation and how does it differ from a Benediction? |
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Definition
| Invocation sets the tone for the event of love, harmony, wisdom and clarity;whereas benediction offers thanks for what has transpired and blesses participants before leaving. |
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| Is treatment the same as an Invocation and a Benediction? If not,how do they differ? |
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Definition
| No. While all prayers(including treatment,invocation,and benediction)are for the purpose of changing thought,invocations and benedictions are more generalized for a group activity. Invocation sets the tone of the gathering,benediction gives thanks for what has transpired. Treatment is the conscious movement of thought for a specific reason. Treatment is for the purpose of demostrating through the conscious use of the Law. |
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Term
| According to Ernest Holmes,a Professional Practitioner's success is dependent upon the Practitioner's______________________. |
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Definition
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| Name five things a Practitioner should know,according to the Ernest Holmes essay in the Student Resource Material. |
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Definition
| Here are ten possible answers: 1. Never put hands on a patient 2. Never talk about a patient 3. Never take personal responsi- billity for a patient. 4. Money is not the objective. 5. Be frank,open,and honest. 6. Be willing to give 100% 7. Be honest with yoursef and others 8. Never try to convert 9. Be spontaneous and joyful 10. Demonstration is the point. |
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Term
Define each: Belief, Value, Attitude;
how does one give birth to another? |
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Definition
Belief is a mental acceptance of/or conviction in something. A seeming truth we hold about reality.
A Value is a personal principle, standard or quality we hold.
Attitude is a feeling or state of mind.
We hold something to be true about life or reality(BELIEF)and create value around it according to its importance to us, and from that we create an attitude about the subject matter that we hold as important. |
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| Why is it important to use Critical Thinking on the definitions of the words we habitually utilize? |
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Definition
The meanings of words shift and change, definitions or intentions become fuzzy or lost, and words are used carelessly. We must go beyond our comfort zones and look at the beliefs behind the words to understand why and what we are creating in our lives and how to change it.
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Term
| What is the purpose of treatment? |
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Definition
To change a thought. To change a condition.
Side note:
The purpose of inducing an inner realization of perfection in the mentality of the practitioner, which inner realization, acting through mind, operates through the patient. |
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Term
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Definition
| Mental cause is the belief we hold that creates our reality. |
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Term
| How do beliefs, feelings, and the Law interact to create reality? Why? |
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Definition
| What we believe to be true about reality, and to the extent of the feelings and emotions behind that belief, is the extent to which the creative medium, Law, will produce that same reality in our lives. It is done unto us as we believe. |
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Term
| What are some of the things that need to be healed in one's life or in the world? What is healing? |
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Definition
NOTHING needs to be HEALED; only the Truth REVEALED.
Healing is Truth revealed. |
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Term
| Define Emotions and Feelings, and their value in treatment. |
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Definition
| Feelings are the inner most response to our thoughts,while emotions are the outer expressions of our responses to our thoughts. It is our thoughts/beliefs that create our reality, but only to the degree of feeling behind them. Therefore, in treatment, it is the feeling behind the treatment, behind the belief, the Spiritual truth, that will create the demostration. |
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| Using the Science of Mind teaching symbol, describe the creative process. |
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Definition
The circle represents infinity, it represents all there is, and that is God. Therfore, all three sections within the circle are God. God being all cause and all effect. The top portion of the chart represents Spirit, Universal Mind, or God; in the form of idea or thought moving into the second portion, that of Law, the creative medium by which thought takes physical form in the third portion of the cart, Effect. This bottom area represents manifested reality.
It is important that you are able to explain this concept without using jargon. A good example is the seed(idea) being placed in the soil(Law) where all that is necessary is already present for its natrual expression, which is inherent in the seed, to become the plant(body). It is important to make the point that God is fully expressed as all three parts of this "model". |
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Term
| How do childhood experiences contribute to your reality? |
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Definition
| Experience, and how we perceive it, contributes to what we believe to be true about reality; and thus, what we believe is what we create as our reality. |
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| Is it necessary to go back through your childhood memories to change your present? Why or why not? |
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Definition
| No, it is not necessary. By consistently affirming a new thought and the feelings that go with it, you can change your reality. The tool to change the thought or belief is Treatment. |
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| Why are childhood memories such a great clue to the present? |
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Definition
| Because childhood experiences and the way they are percieved can create beliefs that translate into your reality. When you can find out a belief from a childhood memory, you can determine if that is something you still hold to be true in your adult life. Then, you can change it if you choose. |
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| What is Subjective Consensus? What are other terms that mean the same thing? |
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Definition
| A belief held by a group, culture, or race. Also called Race Thought, Race Mind, Race Suggestion. |
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| What part can choice play in our embodiment of Race Thought? |
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Definition
| I can choose to buy into Race Thought, or I can choose that a specific Race Thought does not suit what I want for my life and I can choose to believe differently. |
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| List five examples of things you would consider to be Subjective Consensus/Race Thought. |
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Definition
| Too numerous to put here. Things like: "Women aren't good a math; Boys aren't allowed to cry; Colds are very contagious and I always catch cold in Winter; Elderly people have to slow down; Teen years are turbulent,"etc. |
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Term
Race Thought is:
- Predominately negative
- Predininately positive
- Contains both positive and negative.
Explain your answer. |
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Definition
Contains both positive and negative.
Groups, cultures, and races have multitude of beliefs, values, and attitudes, both positive and negative. |
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| Why is it important for a Practitioner to understand his or her beliefs, values and attitudes? |
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Definition
| In your self-understanding, you are able to come to the spiritual truth about yourself; as you are able to see this Truth for yourself, so you can more readily see it for others. |
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| Give three examples where prejudice or stereotyping has limited you. |
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Definition
Answers given here will be subjective-
answer from your own awareness and experiences. |
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Term
From Care of the Soul.
What is the difference between envy and jealousy? |
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Definition
Envy is a desire for what another person has.
Jealousy is a fear that the other person will take what we have.
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From Care of the Soul.
What is meant by Thomas Moore's statement, :there is nothing neutral about the soul."? |
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Definition
Either we respond to the desires of the soul, or we suffer from neglect.
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From Care of the Soul.
On your spiritual path, what is the value of human intimancy and community? |
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Definition
| The soul yearns for attachment, for variety in personality, for intimacy and particularity. So, it is these qualities that the soul seeks out; and not likemindedness and uniformity. |
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Term
| At what point should a Practitioner give up on a alcoholic? |
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Definition
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| How does Ernest Holmes define "the libido" in his treatise on Alcoholism? |
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Definition
| Life urge, Life force, Life draw. |
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Term
| What is meant by "Spiritual re-education of the mind"? |
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Definition
| Understanding, knowing and accepting the Spiritual Truth of one's self. |
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Term
In the article by Jim Munson, "From Denial to Surrender," he speakes of and describes "Community Heart". What part of his description is appropriate for a Practitioner and what is not?
Explain you answer. |
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Definition
| The Practitioner is like the person with "community heart" in that he is able to listen without criticizing or judging; to see Truth(sober) within the fact(drunk), to believe more in the Power than the denials, and to see the possible future rather than the sordid past of the individual. However, the Practitioner does not need to share their own story or have to experience that same situation to know the Spiritual Truth of the client. |
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Term
| Define "Intuition." To whom is intuition is available? |
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Definition
| Intuition is a form of knowing beyond the five senses. Intuition is available to everyone. |
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| What does intuition draw on for knowledge? |
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Definition
| Intuition draws on memory of all that has gone before. It draws on all that has ever been known or experienced by the self; as well as the collective or universal unconscious where all boundaries are transcended. |
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| According to your reading in The Science of Mind, what is memory? Why is it important? |
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Definition
| Memory is an unconscious operation of what was once a conscious thought. It is a storehouse of all ideas that have passed through, in this case, the individual mind. Memory is important beacuse it is active and these ideas or thoughts that pass through come back. Thus, it is through memory, and the perceptions of what is remembered, that we arrive at our beliefs about reality and life- and so create it. So, by changing the perception of a memory, we change the reaction or thought attached to it, and thereby change the condition of life attached to it. |
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