"The general acceptance of the term meditation is contemplation or continuous thought. We mean to convey something more—the recognition of the Father/Mother within, the certainty of our Oneness with the Whole, the immediate availability of the Power and Wisdom resulting from this Oneness. Such communion with God brings harmony into our lives and affairs; establishes the law of health and prosperity, and makes us a light to all who cross our pathway." SOM Glossary

There are many styles of meditation. All religions seem to have a preferred form. We have provided a link to a few resources that give examples of the infinite ways one can meditate.

One of the ways we suggest you might like to meditate is to choose one of the meditations of our founder, Ernest Holmes, which we have provided for your use. It is suggested that once you choose one, you then become quiet and composed. Perhaps find a place where you can be still. Then carefully read the meditation several times, phrase by phrase, endeavoring to realize the meaning of the words and trying to enter into the atmosphere of the thought. After having done this, meditate upon the words, following that meditation until you feel a sense of realization, or a sense that the words have become true for you.

Also check our Education and Retreat area to find if there is a specific class offered that may help you explore meditative techniques that support the deepening of your Spiritual Practice.

Majestic Calm

The Inner Mind is still.
The Soul reflects the Most High.
The Spirit of man is God.
In the great calm of the All good,
I rest in peace and security.
My life is now reflecting the Perfect Whole.
I am Peace; I am calm
I am security and complete satisfaction
I am One with God.
I am filled with peace

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Love Gleams Through the Mist

Through the mist of human fear love gleams
and points the way to freedom.
I now decree and declare that I am free
from all sense of bondage.
I am made perfect and whole through knowledge
of the Real Life within me.
No illusions can enter my thought.
I know that there is One Power, and I know that this Power
protects me from all harm.
As Perfect Love casts out all fear, so my fear flees
before the knowledge of Truth.
I am not afraid

No Mistakes

There are no mistakes; none have ever been made and none
ever will be made.
Nothing ever happened in the past to hinder or hurt.
There is no past, and I know, and can see, that there is
no belief in any past to rise against me.
I live in the Now, free from any yesterdays or tomorrows.
Now, I am Happy, Free and Complete
There are no mistakes

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Love Dissolves All Fear

Greater than fear is Love.
Love dissolves all fear, casts out all doubt and sets the captive free.
Love, like the River of Life, flows through me and refreshes me
with its eternal blessings.
Love cannot be afraid; it is fearless and strong, and is mighty in its works.
It can accomplish all things through the Inner Light of that faith
in the All Good,
Which fills my very Being with a Powerful Presence.
Love casts out all fear

My Affairs

My affairs are in the hands of Infinite Spirit
  Who guides the planets in their course,
  And Who causes the Sun to shine.
Divine Understanding attends me on the Way,
  And I shall not be hindered in my work.
My affairs are controlled by Perfect Intelligence,
  And cannot be hindered from expression.
I know that all that I do is done from the One Motive:
  To express Life; and Life will be expressed
  In and through me. I cannot hinder it.
I am controlled by Intelligence.

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