Portland Center for Spiritual Living Podcast

Rev. Larry advises you to watch what you say and think! He's using Pam Grout's book "E-Cubed" for inspiration. This week you'll learn about the activities of your thinking and speaking, the nature of worry, and how you can become your own fortune teller.

Rev. Larry continues the series on proving for yourself that Spiritual Principles really work. He's using Pam Grout's book "E-Cubed" for inspiration. This week you'll be asked to take the "Simon Cowell Challenge" and prove that you're more talented than you think you are!

Rev. Larry is using Pam Grout's E-Cubed for a series about Spiritual Principles. This week we'll have the chance to prove that the "Rhino Principle" works for us, personally. Take Rev. Larry's challenge to "take the red pill" and wake up to a new world.

Rev. Larry completes his series on loosening our attachment on the thought patterns that limit our joy and freedom. He's been using Pema Chodron's book "Taking the Leap" for inspiration. In this podcast, learn how you can find appreciative joy in your everyday life, even in the midst of struggle.

This meditation, guided by Rev. Larry, is based on the Buddhist concept of Mudita. Learn to have an appreciative sense of joy and acceptance of the world around you as you rest in this meditative space. Background music by Ken Brewer and used with permission.

Rev. Larry continues discussing "shenpa" using Pema Chodron's book, "Taking The Leap" for inspiration. He shows how longing for the good life prevents us from actually living the good life. You can learn to overcome longing—you have everything you need to really live!

This meditation, guided by Rev. Larry, is designed to allow you to experience the peace and joy of the present moment. You learn to let go of troubling thoughts while feeling supported and free. Background music by Ken Brewer and used with permission.

Rev. Larry continues using Pema Chodron's book, "Taking The Leap" for inspiration. Learn about the Buddhist concept of shenpa—the attachments we have to people, things and beliefs that hold us back and create misery in our lives. Overcome shenpa and learn to flow with the natural movement of life.

The Tibetan Buddhist "Tonglen" meditation is based on circular breathing. With each in-breath, you inhale negative energy, and then convert it to positive energy on the out-breath. Rev. Larry demonstrates how to move from self-healing, into healing for others and finally healing the planet. Background music by Ken Brewer and used with permission.

Rev. Larry starts a series on freedom from old habits and fears. He's using Pema Chodron's book, "Taking The Leap" for inspiration. Learn about the three natural strength of humanity: Natural Warmth, Natural Openness and Natural Wisdom.