The Science of Mind philosophy believes in the healing of the sick and control of conditions through the power of the universal Mind. Centers for Spiritual Living teach a process called Treatment or affirmative prayer to facilitate this process. Treatments follow a structure of five steps.
CSL Treatment’s Five Steps
Purpose: Have clarity about what you want to experience—your purpose. What will you have or experience when the prayer is answered? What is your “mental equivalent” for what you want?
Step 1: Recognition: You recognize the limitless power of God. You highlight those specific qualities of God that relate to your desired outcome.
Step 2: Unification: You align or unify yourself with God and God’s power. As your desired outcome is within God’s power—it’s also within your power.
Step 3: Realization: You affirm your desired outcome. You “realize” that what you want to have or experience is yours right now. You simply state what you desire as though you already have it.
Step 4: Thanksgiving: You give thanks for your good as though it’s already yours.
Step 5: Release: You release your prayer completely knowing that God will take care of it. And so it is!
Sample Prayer for Greater Happiness
God is the source of all good. This includes every element of happiness: wealth, social support, health, freedom and truth. Every good thing is in infinite supply and freely given by all-powerful Spirit.
I accept the creative power and full resources of God at my disposal. God’s wealth and support are mine. God’s joy is my joy. God’s happiness is mine to enjoy and foster in others.
Happiness is mine right now. I open my heart and mind to receive the good life and the happiness that it brings. All of the positive experiences that I desire are mine and I freely share my good with others. I look forward to each day, knowing that I bring happiness to it and accept happiness from it.
I give thanks for participating in the growing happiness of the planet.
And so it is!
A Musical Treatment
Musical artist Margaret Owens illustrates the five steps of treatment in a song.